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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.15, 1,592.83 and 656.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.15, 1,592.83 and 656.69 is: 906.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.15 : 1,592.83 = 656.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.15/1,592.83 = 656.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.15x = 1,592.83 × 656.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.15x = 1,045,987.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,987.57/1,154.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.28

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