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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.96, 1,593.81 and 657.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.96, 1,593.81 and 657.56 is: 907.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.96 : 1,593.81 = 657.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.96/1,593.81 = 657.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.96x = 1,593.81 × 657.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.96x = 1,048,017.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,017.73/1,154.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.41

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