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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.16, 1,587.26 and 652.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.16, 1,587.26 and 652.79 is: 900.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.16 : 1,587.26 = 652.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.16/1,587.26 = 652.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.16x = 1,587.26 × 652.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.16x = 1,036,147.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,147.46/1,150.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.87

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