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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.29, 1,456.90 and 680.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.29, 1,456.90 and 680.39 is: 1,019.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.29 : 1,456.90 = 680.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.29/1,456.90 = 680.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.29x = 1,456.90 × 680.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.29x = 991,260.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,260.19/972.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.51

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