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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.18, 1,587.35 and 652.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.18, 1,587.35 and 652.84 is: 900.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.18 : 1,587.35 = 652.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.18/1,587.35 = 652.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.18x = 1,587.35 × 652.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.18x = 1,036,285.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,285.57/1,150.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.98

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