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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.26, 1,841.16 and 680.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.26, 1,841.16 and 680.24 is: 1,020.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.26 : 1,841.16 = 680.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.26/1,841.16 = 680.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.26x = 1,841.16 × 680.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.26x = 1,252,430.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,252,430.68/1,227.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.51

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