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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.90, 1,426.83 and 680.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.90, 1,426.83 and 680.12 is: 937.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.90 : 1,426.83 = 680.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.90/1,426.83 = 680.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.90x = 1,426.83 × 680.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.90x = 970,415.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,415.62/1,034.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.69

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