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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.54, 1,020.60 and 193.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.54, 1,020.60 and 193.46 is: 290.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.54 : 1,020.60 = 193.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.54/1,020.60 = 193.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.54x = 1,020.60 × 193.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.54x = 197,440.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,440.17/680.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.12

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