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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.33, 1,593.57 and 712.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.33, 1,593.57 and 712.49 is: 983.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.33 : 1,593.57 = 712.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.33/1,593.57 = 712.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.33x = 1,593.57 × 712.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.33x = 1,135,394.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,394.72/1,154.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.60

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