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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.43, 1,517.94 and 680.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.43, 1,517.94 and 680.43 is: 938.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.43 : 1,517.94 = 680.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.43/1,517.94 = 680.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.43x = 1,517.94 × 680.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.43x = 1,032,851.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,851.91/1,100.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.59

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