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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.95, 1,593.92 and 657.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.95, 1,593.92 and 657.61 is: 907.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.95 : 1,593.92 = 657.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.95/1,593.92 = 657.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.95x = 1,593.92 × 657.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.95x = 1,048,177.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,177.73/1,154.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.55

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