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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.04, 1,538.48 and 680.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.04, 1,538.48 and 680.56 is: 1,019.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.04 : 1,538.48 = 680.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.04/1,538.48 = 680.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.04x = 1,538.48 × 680.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.04x = 1,047,027.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,027.95/1,027.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.46

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