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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.07, 1,592.64 and 656.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.07, 1,592.64 and 656.73 is: 906.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.07 : 1,592.64 = 656.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.07/1,592.64 = 656.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.07x = 1,592.64 × 656.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.07x = 1,045,934.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,934.47/1,154.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.30

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