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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.35, 2,061.63 and 680.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.35, 2,061.63 and 680.99 is: 1,020.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.35 : 2,061.63 = 680.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.35/2,061.63 = 680.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.35x = 2,061.63 × 680.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.35x = 1,403,939.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,939.11/1,375.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.79

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