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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.03, 1,592.67 and 682.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.03, 1,592.67 and 682.08 is: 941.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.03 : 1,592.67 = 682.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.03/1,592.67 = 682.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.03x = 1,592.67 × 682.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.03x = 1,086,328.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,328.35/1,154.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.34

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