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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.68, 1,453.16 and 680.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.68, 1,453.16 and 680.52 is: 1,019.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.68 : 1,453.16 = 680.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.68/1,453.16 = 680.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.68x = 1,453.16 × 680.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.68x = 988,904.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,904.44/969.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.83

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