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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.60, 1,453.14 and 680.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.60, 1,453.14 and 680.13 is: 938.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.60 : 1,453.14 = 680.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.60/1,453.14 = 680.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.60x = 1,453.14 × 680.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.60x = 988,324.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,324.11/1,052.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.94

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