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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.19, 1,590.03 and 680.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.19, 1,590.03 and 680.09 is: 938.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.19 : 1,590.03 = 680.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.19/1,590.03 = 680.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.19x = 1,590.03 × 680.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.19x = 1,081,352.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,352.15/1,152.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.52

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