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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.10, 1,592.28 and 656.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.10, 1,592.28 and 656.58 is: 905.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.10 : 1,592.28 = 656.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.10/1,592.28 = 656.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.10x = 1,592.28 × 656.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.10x = 1,045,459.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,459.20/1,154.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.87

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