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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.80, 1,591.92 and 656.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.80, 1,591.92 and 656.28 is: 905.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.80 : 1,591.92 = 656.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.80/1,591.92 = 656.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.80x = 1,591.92 × 656.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.80x = 1,044,745.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,745.26/1,153.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.48

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