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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.02, 1,586.56 and 678.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.02, 1,586.56 and 678.00 is: 935.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.02 : 1,586.56 = 678.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.02/1,586.56 = 678.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.02x = 1,586.56 × 678.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.02x = 1,075,681.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,681.73/1,150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.36

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