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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.28, 1,592.44 and 656.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.28, 1,592.44 and 656.52 is: 905.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.28 : 1,592.44 = 656.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.28/1,592.44 = 656.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.28x = 1,592.44 × 656.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.28x = 1,045,467.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,467.07/1,154.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.73

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