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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.76, 1,592.08 and 681.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.76, 1,592.08 and 681.92 is: 940.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.76 : 1,592.08 = 681.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.76/1,592.08 = 681.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.76x = 1,592.08 × 681.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.76x = 1,085,671.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,671.19/1,153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.99

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