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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,850.70, 2,774.28 and 680.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,850.70, 2,774.28 and 680.43 is: 1,019.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,850.70 : 2,774.28 = 680.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,850.70/2,774.28 = 680.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,850.70x = 2,774.28 × 680.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,850.70x = 1,887,703.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,887,703.34/1,850.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.99

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