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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.64, 1,395.63 and 680.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.64, 1,395.63 and 680.13 is: 937.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.64 : 1,395.63 = 680.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.64/1,395.63 = 680.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.64x = 1,395.63 × 680.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.64x = 949,209.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,209.83/1,012.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.37

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