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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.17, 1,587.31 and 652.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.17, 1,587.31 and 652.83 is: 900.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.17 : 1,587.31 = 652.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.17/1,587.31 = 652.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.17x = 1,587.31 × 652.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.17x = 1,036,239.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,239.67/1,150.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.95

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