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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.91, 1,592.03 and 656.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.91, 1,592.03 and 656.55 is: 905.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.91 : 1,592.03 = 656.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.91/1,592.03 = 656.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.91x = 1,592.03 × 656.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.91x = 1,045,248.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,248.94/1,153.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.83

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