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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.38, 1,587.15 and 708.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.38, 1,587.15 and 708.12 is: 976.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.38 : 1,587.15 = 708.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.38/1,587.15 = 708.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.38x = 1,587.15 × 708.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.38x = 1,123,892.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,892.66/1,150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.98

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