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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.11, 1,591.28 and 681

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.11, 1,591.28 and 681 is: 939.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.11 : 1,591.28 = 681 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.11/1,591.28 = 681/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.11x = 1,591.28 × 681
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.11x = 1,083,658.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,658.28/1,153.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.77

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