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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.49, 1,453.30 and 680.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.49, 1,453.30 and 680.79 is: 939.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.49 : 1,453.30 = 680.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.49/1,453.30 = 680.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.49x = 1,453.30 × 680.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.49x = 989,392.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,392.11/1,053.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.16

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