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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.82, 2,189.99 and 680.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.82, 2,189.99 and 680.42 is: 1,020.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.82 : 2,189.99 = 680.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.82/2,189.99 = 680.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.82x = 2,189.99 × 680.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.82x = 1,490,098.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,098.64/1,460.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.04

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