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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 681.80, 1,022.70 and 674.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 681.80, 1,022.70 and 674.60 is: 1,011.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    681.80 : 1,022.70 = 674.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    681.80/1,022.70 = 674.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    681.80x = 1,022.70 × 674.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    681.80x = 689,913.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,913.42/681.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.90

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