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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.35, 2,130.77 and 680.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.35, 2,130.77 and 680.56 is: 1,020.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.35 : 2,130.77 = 680.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.35/2,130.77 = 680.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.35x = 2,130.77 × 680.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.35x = 1,450,113.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,113.21/1,421.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.24

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