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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.24, 1,587.27 and 652.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.24, 1,587.27 and 652.93 is: 901.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.24 : 1,587.27 = 652.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.24/1,587.27 = 652.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.24x = 1,587.27 × 652.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.24x = 1,036,376.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,376.20/1,150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.01

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