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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.15, 1,585.56 and 707.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.15, 1,585.56 and 707.77 is: 975.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.15 : 1,585.56 = 707.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.15/1,585.56 = 707.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.15x = 1,585.56 × 707.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.15x = 1,122,211.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,211.80/1,150.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.71

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