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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.40, 1,426.81 and 680.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.40, 1,426.81 and 680.34 is: 938.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.40 : 1,426.81 = 680.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.40/1,426.81 = 680.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.40x = 1,426.81 × 680.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.40x = 970,712.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,712.51/1,034.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.43

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