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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.70, 1,593.45 and 706.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.70, 1,593.45 and 706.74 is: 975.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.70 : 1,593.45 = 706.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.70/1,593.45 = 706.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.70x = 1,593.45 × 706.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.70x = 1,126,154.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,154.85/1,154.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.28

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