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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.97, 1,591.04 and 710.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.97, 1,591.04 and 710.91 is: 981.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.97 : 1,591.04 = 710.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.97/1,591.04 = 710.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.97x = 1,591.04 × 710.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.97x = 1,131,088.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,088.02/1,152.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.02

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