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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.63, 1,593.53 and 657.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.63, 1,593.53 and 657.37 is: 907.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.63 : 1,593.53 = 657.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.63/1,593.53 = 657.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.63x = 1,593.53 × 657.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.63x = 1,047,539.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,539.99/1,154.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.25

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