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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,835.08, 2,751.78 and 680

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,835.08, 2,751.78 and 680 is: 1,019.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,835.08 : 2,751.78 = 680 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,835.08/2,751.78 = 680/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,835.08x = 2,751.78 × 680
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,835.08x = 1,871,210.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,871,210.40/1,835.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.69

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