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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.06, 1,587.27 and 684.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.06, 1,587.27 and 684.58 is: 944.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.06 : 1,587.27 = 684.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.06/1,587.27 = 684.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.06x = 1,587.27 × 684.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.06x = 1,086,614.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,614.70/1,150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.83

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