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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.14, 1,452.15 and 679.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.14, 1,452.15 and 679.61 is: 937.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.14 : 1,452.15 = 679.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.14/1,452.15 = 679.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.14x = 1,452.15 × 679.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.14x = 986,899.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,899.29/1,053.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.11

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