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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.55, 1,590.30 and 704.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.55, 1,590.30 and 704.33 is: 971.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.55 : 1,590.30 = 704.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.55/1,590.30 = 704.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.55x = 1,590.30 × 704.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.55x = 1,120,088.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,088.05/1,152.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.84

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