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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.79, 1,453.41 and 680.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.79, 1,453.41 and 680.81 is: 938.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.79 : 1,453.41 = 680.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.79/1,453.41 = 680.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.79x = 1,453.41 × 680.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.79x = 989,489.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,489.02/1,053.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.98

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