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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.07, 1,589.86 and 654.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.07, 1,589.86 and 654.71 is: 903.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.07 : 1,589.86 = 654.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.07/1,589.86 = 654.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.07x = 1,589.86 × 654.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.07x = 1,040,900.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,900.81/1,152.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.50

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