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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.36, 1,587.39 and 652.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.36, 1,587.39 and 652.97 is: 901.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.36 : 1,587.39 = 652.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.36/1,587.39 = 652.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.36x = 1,587.39 × 652.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.36x = 1,036,518.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,518.05/1,150.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.04

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