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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.09, 1,587.14 and 684.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.09, 1,587.14 and 684.25 is: 944.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.09 : 1,587.14 = 684.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.09/1,587.14 = 684.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.09x = 1,587.14 × 684.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.09x = 1,086,000.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,000.55/1,150.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.27

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