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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.15, 1,453.97 and 681.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.15, 1,453.97 and 681.15 is: 1,021.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.15 : 1,453.97 = 681.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.15/1,453.97 = 681.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.15x = 1,453.97 × 681.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.15x = 990,368.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,368.26/969.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.89

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