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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.02, 1,591.22 and 655.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.02, 1,591.22 and 655.64 is: 904.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.02 : 1,591.22 = 655.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.02/1,591.22 = 655.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.02x = 1,591.22 × 655.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.02x = 1,043,267.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,267.48/1,153.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.81

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