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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.58, 1,590.49 and 655.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.58, 1,590.49 and 655.15 is: 904.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.58 : 1,590.49 = 655.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.58/1,590.49 = 655.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.58x = 1,590.49 × 655.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.58x = 1,041,998.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,998.30/1,152.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.06

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