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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,051.88, 1,575.98 and 680.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,051.88, 1,575.98 and 680.69 is: 1,019.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,051.88 : 1,575.98 = 680.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,051.88/1,575.98 = 680.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,051.88x = 1,575.98 × 680.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,051.88x = 1,072,742.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,742.54/1,051.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.84

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