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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.02, 1,587.23 and 677.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.02, 1,587.23 and 677.88 is: 935.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.02 : 1,587.23 = 677.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.02/1,587.23 = 677.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.02x = 1,587.23 × 677.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.02x = 1,075,958.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,958.70/1,150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.60

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