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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.73, 1,593.62 and 657.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.73, 1,593.62 and 657.52 is: 907.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.73 : 1,593.62 = 657.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.73/1,593.62 = 657.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.73x = 1,593.62 × 657.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.73x = 1,047,833.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,833.73/1,154.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.43

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