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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.05, 1,593.97 and 712.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.05, 1,593.97 and 712.96 is: 983.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.05 : 1,593.97 = 712.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.05/1,593.97 = 712.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.05x = 1,593.97 × 712.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.05x = 1,136,428.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,428.88/1,155.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.88

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