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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.34, 1,587.53 and 653.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.34, 1,587.53 and 653.03 is: 901.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.34 : 1,587.53 = 653.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.34/1,587.53 = 653.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.34x = 1,587.53 × 653.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.34x = 1,036,704.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,704.36/1,150.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.22

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