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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.65, 1,592.16 and 681.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.65, 1,592.16 and 681.70 is: 940.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.65 : 1,592.16 = 681.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.65/1,592.16 = 681.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.65x = 1,592.16 × 681.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.65x = 1,085,368.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,368.94/1,153.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.81

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