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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.57, 1,590.49 and 655.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.57, 1,590.49 and 655.14 is: 904.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.57 : 1,590.49 = 655.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.57/1,590.49 = 655.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.57x = 1,590.49 × 655.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.57x = 1,041,993.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,993.62/1,152.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.06

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