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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.22, 1,587.18 and 684.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.22, 1,587.18 and 684.50 is: 944.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.22 : 1,587.18 = 684.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.22/1,587.18 = 684.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.22x = 1,587.18 × 684.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.22x = 1,086,424.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,424.71/1,150.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.54

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