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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.74, 1,453.74 and 680.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.74, 1,453.74 and 680.58 is: 939.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.74 : 1,453.74 = 680.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.74/1,453.74 = 680.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.74x = 1,453.74 × 680.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.74x = 989,386.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,386.37/1,052.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.82

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