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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.65, 1,593.71 and 657.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.65, 1,593.71 and 657.60 is: 907.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.65 : 1,593.71 = 657.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.65/1,593.71 = 657.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.65x = 1,593.71 × 657.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.65x = 1,048,023.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,023.70/1,154.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.65

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