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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.62, 1,593.21 and 712.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.62, 1,593.21 and 712.03 is: 982.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.62 : 1,593.21 = 712.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.62/1,593.21 = 712.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.62x = 1,593.21 × 712.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.62x = 1,134,413.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,413.32/1,154.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.50

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