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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.74, 1,453.32 and 680.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.74, 1,453.32 and 680.75 is: 938.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.74 : 1,453.32 = 680.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.74/1,453.32 = 680.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.74x = 1,453.32 × 680.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.74x = 989,340.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,340.32/1,053.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.89

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