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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.65, 1,590.70 and 655.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.65, 1,590.70 and 655.33 is: 904.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.65 : 1,590.70 = 655.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.65/1,590.70 = 655.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.65x = 1,590.70 × 655.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.65x = 1,042,437.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,437.99/1,152.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.39

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