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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.36, 1,591.73 and 681.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.36, 1,591.73 and 681.19 is: 940.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.36 : 1,591.73 = 681.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.36/1,591.73 = 681.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.36x = 1,591.73 × 681.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.36x = 1,084,270.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,270.56/1,153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.10

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