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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,460.97, 2,190.87 and 680.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,460.97, 2,190.87 and 680.82 is: 1,020.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,460.97 : 2,190.87 = 680.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,460.97/2,190.87 = 680.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,460.97x = 2,190.87 × 680.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,460.97x = 1,491,577.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,577.16/1,460.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.95

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