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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.79, 1,596.22 and 684.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.79, 1,596.22 and 684.76 is: 944.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.79 : 1,596.22 = 684.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.79/1,596.22 = 684.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.79x = 1,596.22 × 684.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.79x = 1,093,021.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,021.90/1,156.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.88

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