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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.24, 1,587.63 and 708.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.24, 1,587.63 and 708.51 is: 977.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.24 : 1,587.63 = 708.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.24/1,587.63 = 708.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.24x = 1,587.63 × 708.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.24x = 1,124,851.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,851.41/1,150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.93

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