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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.39, 1,397.05 and 680.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.39, 1,397.05 and 680.76 is: 939.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.39 : 1,397.05 = 680.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.39/1,397.05 = 680.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.39x = 1,397.05 × 680.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.39x = 951,054.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,054.06/1,012.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.42

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