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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.08, 1,396.26 and 680.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.08, 1,396.26 and 680.62 is: 938.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.08 : 1,396.26 = 680.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.08/1,396.26 = 680.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.08x = 1,396.26 × 680.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.08x = 950,322.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,322.48/1,012.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.98

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