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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.94, 1,592.34 and 656.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.94, 1,592.34 and 656.42 is: 905.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.94 : 1,592.34 = 656.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.94/1,592.34 = 656.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.94x = 1,592.34 × 656.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.94x = 1,045,243.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,243.82/1,153.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.80

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