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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 944.87, 1,418.15 and 681.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 944.87, 1,418.15 and 681.57 is: 1,022.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    944.87 : 1,418.15 = 681.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    944.87/1,418.15 = 681.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    944.87x = 1,418.15 × 681.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    944.87x = 966,570.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,570.20/944.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.97

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