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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.06, 1,591.45 and 655.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.06, 1,591.45 and 655.65 is: 904.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.06 : 1,591.45 = 655.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.06/1,591.45 = 655.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.06x = 1,591.45 × 655.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.06x = 1,043,432.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,432.55/1,153.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.93

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