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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.45, 1,592.37 and 712.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.45, 1,592.37 and 712.49 is: 982.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.45 : 1,592.37 = 712.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.45/1,592.37 = 712.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.45x = 1,592.37 × 712.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.45x = 1,134,547.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,547.70/1,154.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.76

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