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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.20, 1,211.70 and 680.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.20, 1,211.70 and 680.60 is: 1,017.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.20 : 1,211.70 = 680.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.20/1,211.70 = 680.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.20x = 1,211.70 × 680.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.20x = 824,683.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,683.02/810.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.88

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