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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.26, 2,060.70 and 680.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.26, 2,060.70 and 680.12 is: 1,019.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.26 : 2,060.70 = 680.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.26/2,060.70 = 680.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.26x = 2,060.70 × 680.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.26x = 1,401,512.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,512.98/1,374.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.83

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