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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.62, 1,395.60 and 680.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.62, 1,395.60 and 680.15 is: 938.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.62 : 1,395.60 = 680.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.62/1,395.60 = 680.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.62x = 1,395.60 × 680.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.62x = 949,210.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,210.43/1,011.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.30

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