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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.19, 1,716.50 and 680.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.19, 1,716.50 and 680.06 is: 1,021.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.19 : 1,716.50 = 680.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.19/1,716.50 = 680.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.19x = 1,716.50 × 680.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.19x = 1,167,311.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,311.01/1,142.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.99

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