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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.13, 1,591.34 and 680.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.13, 1,591.34 and 680.88 is: 939.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.13 : 1,591.34 = 680.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.13/1,591.34 = 680.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.13x = 1,591.34 × 680.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.13x = 1,083,511.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,511.58/1,153.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.63

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