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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.62, 1,760.43 and 680.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.62, 1,760.43 and 680.81 is: 1,021.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.62 : 1,760.43 = 680.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.62/1,760.43 = 680.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.62x = 1,760.43 × 680.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.62x = 1,198,512.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,512.10/1,173.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.21

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