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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.28, 1,592.90 and 650.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.28, 1,592.90 and 650.09 is: 897.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.28 : 1,592.90 = 650.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.28/1,592.90 = 650.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.28x = 1,592.90 × 650.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.28x = 1,035,517.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,517.15/1,154.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.11

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