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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.88, 2,061.09 and 680.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.88, 2,061.09 and 680.52 is: 1,020.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.88 : 2,061.09 = 680.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.88/2,061.09 = 680.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.88x = 2,061.09 × 680.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.88x = 1,402,612.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,402,612.97/1,373.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.91

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