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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.80, 1,592.25 and 656.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.80, 1,592.25 and 656.54 is: 906.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.80 : 1,592.25 = 656.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.80/1,592.25 = 656.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.80x = 1,592.25 × 656.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.80x = 1,045,364.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,364.57/1,153.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.02

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