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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.26, 1,488.35 and 680.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.26, 1,488.35 and 680.58 is: 939.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.26 : 1,488.35 = 680.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.26/1,488.35 = 680.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.26x = 1,488.35 × 680.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.26x = 1,012,941.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,941.24/1,078.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.42

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