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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.04, 1,581.54 and 680.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.04, 1,581.54 and 680.28 is: 938.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.04 : 1,581.54 = 680.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.04/1,581.54 = 680.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.04x = 1,581.54 × 680.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.04x = 1,075,890.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,890.03/1,146.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.79

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