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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.34, 1,587.58 and 653.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.34, 1,587.58 and 653.14 is: 901.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.34 : 1,587.58 = 653.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.34/1,587.58 = 653.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.34x = 1,587.58 × 653.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.34x = 1,036,912.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,912.00/1,150.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.40

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