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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.48, 1,452.58 and 680.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.48, 1,452.58 and 680.44 is: 938.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.48 : 1,452.58 = 680.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.48/1,452.58 = 680.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.48x = 1,452.58 × 680.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.48x = 988,393.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,393.54/1,053.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.22

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