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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 680.60, 1,020.82 and 187.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 680.60, 1,020.82 and 187.06 is: 280.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    680.60 : 1,020.82 = 187.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    680.60/1,020.82 = 187.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    680.60x = 1,020.82 × 187.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    680.60x = 190,948.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,948.55/680.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.56

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