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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.98, 1,592.41 and 681.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.98, 1,592.41 and 681.84 is: 940.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.98 : 1,592.41 = 681.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.98/1,592.41 = 681.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.98x = 1,592.41 × 681.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.98x = 1,085,772.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,772.89/1,153.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.89

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