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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.69, 1,810.61 and 680.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.69, 1,810.61 and 680.02 is: 1,020.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.69 : 1,810.61 = 680.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.69/1,810.61 = 680.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.69x = 1,810.61 × 680.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.69x = 1,231,248.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,248.19/1,206.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.35

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