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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,232.25, 1,700.51 and 680.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,232.25, 1,700.51 and 680.25 is: 938.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,232.25 : 1,700.51 = 680.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,232.25/1,700.51 = 680.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,232.25x = 1,700.51 × 680.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,232.25x = 1,156,771.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,771.93/1,232.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.75

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