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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.33, 1,592.89 and 682.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.33, 1,592.89 and 682.20 is: 941.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.33 : 1,592.89 = 682.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.33/1,592.89 = 682.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.33x = 1,592.89 × 682.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.33x = 1,086,665.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,665.29/1,154.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.39

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