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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.55, 1,590.57 and 655.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.55, 1,590.57 and 655.24 is: 904.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.55 : 1,590.57 = 655.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.55/1,590.57 = 655.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.55x = 1,590.57 × 655.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.55x = 1,042,204.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,204.09/1,152.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.26

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