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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.14, 1,592.55 and 656.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.14, 1,592.55 and 656.68 is: 906.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.14 : 1,592.55 = 656.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.14/1,592.55 = 656.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.14x = 1,592.55 × 656.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.14x = 1,045,795.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,795.73/1,154.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.13

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