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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.91, 1,596.49 and 709.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.91, 1,596.49 and 709.53 is: 979.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.91 : 1,596.49 = 709.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.91/1,596.49 = 709.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.91x = 1,596.49 × 709.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.91x = 1,132,757.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,132,757.55/1,156.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.12

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