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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.60, 1,593.88 and 712.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.60, 1,593.88 and 712.76 is: 983.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.60 : 1,593.88 = 712.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.60/1,593.88 = 712.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.60x = 1,593.88 × 712.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.60x = 1,136,044.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,044.16/1,154.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.93

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