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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.70, 1,590.56 and 680.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.70, 1,590.56 and 680.61 is: 939.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.70 : 1,590.56 = 680.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.70/1,590.56 = 680.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.70x = 1,590.56 × 680.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.70x = 1,082,551.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,082,551.04/1,152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.14

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