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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.68, 1,592.94 and 712.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.68, 1,592.94 and 712.60 is: 983.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.68 : 1,592.94 = 712.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.68/1,592.94 = 712.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.68x = 1,592.94 × 712.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.68x = 1,135,129.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,129.04/1,154.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.07

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