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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.21, 1,590.75 and 710.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.21, 1,590.75 and 710.70 is: 981.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.21 : 1,590.75 = 710.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.21/1,590.75 = 710.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.21x = 1,590.75 × 710.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.21x = 1,130,546.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130,546.03/1,152.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.20

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