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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.21, 1,591.37 and 655.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.21, 1,591.37 and 655.97 is: 905.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.21 : 1,591.37 = 655.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.21/1,591.37 = 655.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.21x = 1,591.37 × 655.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.21x = 1,043,887.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,887.70/1,153.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.20

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