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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.17, 1,590.57 and 711.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.17, 1,590.57 and 711.32 is: 981.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.17 : 1,590.57 = 711.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.17/1,590.57 = 711.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.17x = 1,590.57 × 711.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.17x = 1,131,396.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131,396.30/1,153.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.12

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