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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.50, 1,592.01 and 681.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.50, 1,592.01 and 681.54 is: 940.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.50 : 1,592.01 = 681.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.50/1,592.01 = 681.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.50x = 1,592.01 × 681.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.50x = 1,085,018.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,018.50/1,153.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.63

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