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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.43, 1,590.27 and 654.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.43, 1,590.27 and 654.99 is: 903.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.43 : 1,590.27 = 654.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.43/1,590.27 = 654.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.43x = 1,590.27 × 654.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.43x = 1,041,602.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,602.53/1,152.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.83

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