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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.55, 1,591.04 and 680.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.55, 1,591.04 and 680.28 is: 939.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.55 : 1,591.04 = 680.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.55/1,591.04 = 680.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.55x = 1,591.04 × 680.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.55x = 1,082,352.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,352.69/1,152.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.09

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