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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.81, 2,254.19 and 680.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.81, 2,254.19 and 680.51 is: 1,020.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.81 : 2,254.19 = 680.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.81/2,254.19 = 680.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.81x = 2,254.19 × 680.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.81x = 1,533,998.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,998.84/1,502.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.75

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