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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.78, 2,175.48 and 680.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.78, 2,175.48 and 680.28 is: 1,020.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.78 : 2,175.48 = 680.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.78/2,175.48 = 680.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.78x = 2,175.48 × 680.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.78x = 1,479,935.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,935.53/1,449.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.80

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