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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.81, 1,593.45 and 657.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.81, 1,593.45 and 657.46 is: 907.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.81 : 1,593.45 = 657.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.81/1,593.45 = 657.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.81x = 1,593.45 × 657.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.81x = 1,047,620.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,620.03/1,154.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.18

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