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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.29, 1,454.70 and 680.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.29, 1,454.70 and 680.49 is: 939.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.29 : 1,454.70 = 680.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.29/1,454.70 = 680.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.29x = 1,454.70 × 680.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.29x = 989,908.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,908.80/1,053.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.83

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