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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.18, 1,590.15 and 654.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.18, 1,590.15 and 654.99 is: 903.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.18 : 1,590.15 = 654.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.18/1,590.15 = 654.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.18x = 1,590.15 × 654.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.18x = 1,041,532.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,532.35/1,152.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.97

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