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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.53, 1,592.31 and 712.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.53, 1,592.31 and 712.54 is: 982.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.53 : 1,592.31 = 712.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.53/1,592.31 = 712.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.53x = 1,592.31 × 712.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.53x = 1,134,585.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,585.22/1,154.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.72

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