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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.15, 1,587.10 and 645.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.15, 1,587.10 and 645.89 is: 891.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.15 : 1,587.10 = 645.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.15/1,587.10 = 645.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.15x = 1,587.10 × 645.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.15x = 1,025,084.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,084.82/1,150.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.26

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