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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.35, 1,593.11 and 657.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.35, 1,593.11 and 657.14 is: 906.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.35 : 1,593.11 = 657.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.35/1,593.11 = 657.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.35x = 1,593.11 × 657.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.35x = 1,046,896.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,896.31/1,154.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.91

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