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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.23, 1,593.25 and 712.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.23, 1,593.25 and 712.26 is: 983.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.23 : 1,593.25 = 712.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.23/1,593.25 = 712.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.23x = 1,593.25 × 712.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.23x = 1,134,806.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,806.46/1,154.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.17

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