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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.85, 1,590.96 and 655.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.85, 1,590.96 and 655.51 is: 904.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.85 : 1,590.96 = 655.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.85/1,590.96 = 655.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.85x = 1,590.96 × 655.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.85x = 1,042,890.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,890.19/1,152.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.62

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