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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.88, 1,593.24 and 706.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.88, 1,593.24 and 706.38 is: 974.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.88 : 1,593.24 = 706.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.88/1,593.24 = 706.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.88x = 1,593.24 × 706.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.88x = 1,125,432.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,432.87/1,154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.50

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