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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.10, 1,587.18 and 678.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.10, 1,587.18 and 678.32 is: 936.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.10 : 1,587.18 = 678.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.10/1,587.18 = 678.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.10x = 1,587.18 × 678.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.10x = 1,076,615.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,615.94/1,150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.11

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