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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.17, 1,427.22 and 680.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.17, 1,427.22 and 680.20 is: 938.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.17 : 1,427.22 = 680.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.17/1,427.22 = 680.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.17x = 1,427.22 × 680.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.17x = 970,791.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,791.48/1,034.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.72

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