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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.13, 1,592.36 and 711.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.13, 1,592.36 and 711.87 is: 982.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.13 : 1,592.36 = 711.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.13/1,592.36 = 711.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.13x = 1,592.36 × 711.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.13x = 1,133,549.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,549.75/1,154.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.17

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