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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.82, 2,115.92 and 680.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.82, 2,115.92 and 680.60 is: 1,020.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.82 : 2,115.92 = 680.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.82/2,115.92 = 680.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.82x = 2,115.92 × 680.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.82x = 1,440,102.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,102.14/1,410.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.76

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