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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.52, 1,593.09 and 682.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.52, 1,593.09 and 682.68 is: 942.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.52 : 1,593.09 = 682.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.52/1,593.09 = 682.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.52x = 1,593.09 × 682.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.52x = 1,087,570.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,570.68/1,154.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.01

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