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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.08, 1,453.96 and 680.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.08, 1,453.96 and 680.46 is: 938.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.08 : 1,453.96 = 680.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.08/1,453.96 = 680.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.08x = 1,453.96 × 680.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.08x = 989,361.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,361.62/1,054.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.60

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