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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 942.48, 1,410.72 and 681.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 942.48, 1,410.72 and 681.60 is: 1,020.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    942.48 : 1,410.72 = 681.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    942.48/1,410.72 = 681.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    942.48x = 1,410.72 × 681.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    942.48x = 961,546.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,546.75/942.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.23

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