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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.19, 1,587.20 and 652.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.19, 1,587.20 and 652.76 is: 900.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.19 : 1,587.20 = 652.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.19/1,587.20 = 652.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.19x = 1,587.20 × 652.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.19x = 1,036,056.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,056.12/1,150.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.77

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