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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.38, 1,587.51 and 678.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.38, 1,587.51 and 678.24 is: 935.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.38 : 1,587.51 = 678.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.38/1,587.51 = 678.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.38x = 1,587.51 × 678.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.38x = 1,076,712.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,712.78/1,150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.96

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