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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.16, 1,587.31 and 652.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.16, 1,587.31 and 652.88 is: 901.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.16 : 1,587.31 = 652.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.16/1,587.31 = 652.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.16x = 1,587.31 × 652.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.16x = 1,036,325.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,325.29/1,150.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.03

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