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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.36, 1,590.26 and 704.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.36, 1,590.26 and 704.07 is: 971.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.36 : 1,590.26 = 704.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.36/1,590.26 = 704.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.36x = 1,590.26 × 704.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.36x = 1,119,650.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,650.84/1,152.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.62

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