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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.63, 1,590.75 and 655.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.63, 1,590.75 and 655.29 is: 904.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.63 : 1,590.75 = 655.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.63/1,590.75 = 655.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.63x = 1,590.75 × 655.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.63x = 1,042,402.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,402.57/1,152.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.37

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