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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.71, 1,801.52 and 680.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.71, 1,801.52 and 680.39 is: 1,020.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.71 : 1,801.52 = 680.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.71/1,801.52 = 680.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.71x = 1,801.52 × 680.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.71x = 1,225,723.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,723.78/1,200.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.84

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