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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.78, 1,454.98 and 680.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.78, 1,454.98 and 680.98 is: 940.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.78 : 1,454.98 = 680.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.78/1,454.98 = 680.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.78x = 1,454.98 × 680.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.78x = 990,805.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,805.01/1,053.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.24

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