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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.68, 1,575.44 and 680.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.68, 1,575.44 and 680.42 is: 1,020.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.68 : 1,575.44 = 680.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.68/1,575.44 = 680.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.68x = 1,575.44 × 680.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.68x = 1,071,960.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,960.88/1,050.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.25

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