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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.54, 1,453.61 and 680.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.54, 1,453.61 and 680.39 is: 938.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.54 : 1,453.61 = 680.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.54/1,453.61 = 680.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.54x = 1,453.61 × 680.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.54x = 989,021.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,021.71/1,053.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.76

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