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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.08, 1,591.17 and 680.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.08, 1,591.17 and 680.99 is: 939.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.08 : 1,591.17 = 680.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.08/1,591.17 = 680.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.08x = 1,591.17 × 680.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.08x = 1,083,562.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,562.90/1,153.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.71

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