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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.92, 1,590.70 and 711.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.92, 1,590.70 and 711.16 is: 981.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.92 : 1,590.70 = 711.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.92/1,590.70 = 711.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.92x = 1,590.70 × 711.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.92x = 1,131,242.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,242.21/1,152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.20

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