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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.41, 1,760.09 and 680.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.41, 1,760.09 and 680.55 is: 1,020.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.41 : 1,760.09 = 680.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.41/1,760.09 = 680.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.41x = 1,760.09 × 680.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.41x = 1,197,825.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,197,825.85/1,173.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.81

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