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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.43, 1,592.01 and 656.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.43, 1,592.01 and 656.34 is: 905.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.43 : 1,592.01 = 656.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.43/1,592.01 = 656.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.43x = 1,592.01 × 656.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.43x = 1,044,899.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,899.84/1,153.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.91

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