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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.36, 1,591.80 and 655.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.36, 1,591.80 and 655.88 is: 905.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.36 : 1,591.80 = 655.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.36/1,591.80 = 655.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.36x = 1,591.80 × 655.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.36x = 1,044,029.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,029.78/1,153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.21

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