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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.30, 1,595.72 and 658.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.30, 1,595.72 and 658.93 is: 909.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.30 : 1,595.72 = 658.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.30/1,595.72 = 658.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.30x = 1,595.72 × 658.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.30x = 1,051,467.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,467.78/1,156.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.34

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