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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.49, 1,589.91 and 680.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.49, 1,589.91 and 680.07 is: 938.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.49 : 1,589.91 = 680.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.49/1,589.91 = 680.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.49x = 1,589.91 × 680.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.49x = 1,081,250.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,250.09/1,152.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.19

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