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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,374.94, 2,060.88 and 682.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,374.94, 2,060.88 and 682.10 is: 1,022.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,374.94 : 2,060.88 = 682.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,374.94/2,060.88 = 682.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,374.94x = 2,060.88 × 682.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,374.94x = 1,405,726.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,405,726.25/1,374.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.39

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