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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.53, 1,591.56 and 711.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.53, 1,591.56 and 711.54 is: 981.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.53 : 1,591.56 = 711.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.53/1,591.56 = 711.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.53x = 1,591.56 × 711.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.53x = 1,132,458.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,458.60/1,153.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.73

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