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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.82, 1,593.61 and 657.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.82, 1,593.61 and 657.45 is: 907.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.82 : 1,593.61 = 657.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.82/1,593.61 = 657.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.82x = 1,593.61 × 657.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.82x = 1,047,717.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,717.25/1,154.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.25

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