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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.40, 1,591.64 and 681.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.40, 1,591.64 and 681.32 is: 940.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.40 : 1,591.64 = 681.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.40/1,591.64 = 681.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.40x = 1,591.64 × 681.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.40x = 1,084,410.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084,410.50/1,153.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.18

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