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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.84, 1,453.36 and 680.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.84, 1,453.36 and 680.84 is: 938.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.84 : 1,453.36 = 680.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.84/1,453.36 = 680.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.84x = 1,453.36 × 680.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.84x = 989,505.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,505.62/1,053.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.95

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