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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.87, 1,592.22 and 711.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.87, 1,592.22 and 711.97 is: 982.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.87 : 1,592.22 = 711.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.87/1,592.22 = 711.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.87x = 1,592.22 × 711.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.87x = 1,133,612.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,612.87/1,153.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.44

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