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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.96, 1,590.29 and 710.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.96, 1,590.29 and 710.12 is: 980.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.96 : 1,590.29 = 710.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.96/1,590.29 = 710.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.96x = 1,590.29 × 710.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.96x = 1,129,296.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129,296.73/1,151.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.33

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