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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.23, 1,594.31 and 658.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.23, 1,594.31 and 658.02 is: 908.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.23 : 1,594.31 = 658.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.23/1,594.31 = 658.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.23x = 1,594.31 × 658.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.23x = 1,049,084.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,084.58/1,155.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.12

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