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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.26, 2,059.95 and 680.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.26, 2,059.95 and 680.49 is: 1,020.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.26 : 2,059.95 = 680.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.26/2,059.95 = 680.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.26x = 2,059.95 × 680.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.26x = 1,401,775.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,775.38/1,374.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.02

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