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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.17, 1,587.12 and 645.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.17, 1,587.12 and 645.97 is: 891.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.17 : 1,587.12 = 645.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.17/1,587.12 = 645.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.17x = 1,587.12 × 645.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.17x = 1,025,231.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,231.91/1,150.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.37

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