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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.96, 1,592.45 and 656.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.96, 1,592.45 and 656.62 is: 906.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.96 : 1,592.45 = 656.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.96/1,592.45 = 656.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.96x = 1,592.45 × 656.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.96x = 1,045,634.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,634.52/1,153.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.13

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