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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.63, 1,592.08 and 656.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.63, 1,592.08 and 656.27 is: 905.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.63 : 1,592.08 = 656.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.63/1,592.08 = 656.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.63x = 1,592.08 × 656.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.63x = 1,044,834.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,834.34/1,153.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.69

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