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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.38, 1,592.00 and 681.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.38, 1,592.00 and 681.35 is: 940.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.38 : 1,592.00 = 681.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.38/1,592.00 = 681.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.38x = 1,592.00 × 681.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.38x = 1,084,709.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,709.77/1,153.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.46

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