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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.93, 1,408.43 and 680.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.93, 1,408.43 and 680.33 is: 938.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.93 : 1,408.43 = 680.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.93/1,408.43 = 680.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.93x = 1,408.43 × 680.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.93x = 958,191.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,191.84/1,020.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.55

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