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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.52, 1,593.36 and 657.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.52, 1,593.36 and 657.28 is: 907.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.52 : 1,593.36 = 657.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.52/1,593.36 = 657.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.52x = 1,593.36 × 657.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.52x = 1,047,283.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,283.66/1,154.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.12

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