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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.17, 1,454.16 and 680.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.17, 1,454.16 and 680.38 is: 939.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.17 : 1,454.16 = 680.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.17/1,454.16 = 680.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.17x = 1,454.16 × 680.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.17x = 989,381.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,381.38/1,053.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.43

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