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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.92, 1,592.96 and 739.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.92, 1,592.96 and 739.84 is: 1,021.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.92 : 1,592.96 = 739.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.92/1,592.96 = 739.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.92x = 1,592.96 × 739.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.92x = 1,178,535.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178,535.53/1,153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.33

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