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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.10, 2,061.14 and 680.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.10, 2,061.14 and 680.74 is: 1,020.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.10 : 2,061.14 = 680.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.10/2,061.14 = 680.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.10x = 2,061.14 × 680.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.10x = 1,403,100.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,100.44/1,375.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.36

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