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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.04, 1,587.06 and 652.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.04, 1,587.06 and 652.71 is: 900.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.04 : 1,587.06 = 652.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.04/1,587.06 = 652.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.04x = 1,587.06 × 652.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.04x = 1,035,889.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,889.93/1,150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.75

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