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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.30, 1,587.72 and 678.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.30, 1,587.72 and 678.25 is: 936.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.30 : 1,587.72 = 678.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.30/1,587.72 = 678.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.30x = 1,587.72 × 678.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.30x = 1,076,871.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,871.09/1,150.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.17

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