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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.28, 1,591.82 and 711.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.28, 1,591.82 and 711.55 is: 982.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.28 : 1,591.82 = 711.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.28/1,591.82 = 711.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.28x = 1,591.82 × 711.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.28x = 1,132,648.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,648.00/1,153.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.11

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