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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.91, 1,454.73 and 680.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.91, 1,454.73 and 680.91 is: 939.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.91 : 1,454.73 = 680.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.91/1,454.73 = 680.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.91x = 1,454.73 × 680.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.91x = 990,532.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,532.20/1,053.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.86

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