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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.68, 1,592.07 and 711.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.68, 1,592.07 and 711.58 is: 981.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.68 : 1,592.07 = 711.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.68/1,592.07 = 711.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.68x = 1,592.07 × 711.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.68x = 1,132,883.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,883.86/1,153.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.98

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