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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.42, 2,191.80 and 680.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.42, 2,191.80 and 680.78 is: 1,021.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.42 : 2,191.80 = 680.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.42/2,191.80 = 680.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.42x = 2,191.80 × 680.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.42x = 1,492,133.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,133.60/1,460.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.72

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