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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.72, 1,537.08 and 680.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.72, 1,537.08 and 680.28 is: 1,020.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.72 : 1,537.08 = 680.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.72/1,537.08 = 680.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.72x = 1,537.08 × 680.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.72x = 1,045,644.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,644.78/1,024.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.42

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