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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,980.22, 2,970.34 and 681.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,980.22, 2,970.34 and 681.70 is: 1,022.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,980.22 : 2,970.34 = 681.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,980.22/2,970.34 = 681.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,980.22x = 2,970.34 × 681.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,980.22x = 2,024,880.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024,880.78/1,980.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.55

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