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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.60, 1,592.79 and 712.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.60, 1,592.79 and 712.22 is: 982.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.60 : 1,592.79 = 712.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.60/1,592.79 = 712.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.60x = 1,592.79 × 712.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.60x = 1,134,416.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,416.89/1,154.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.52

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