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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.66, 1,590.66 and 680.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.66, 1,590.66 and 680.58 is: 939.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.66 : 1,590.66 = 680.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.66/1,590.66 = 680.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.66x = 1,590.66 × 680.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.66x = 1,082,571.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,571.38/1,152.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.19

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