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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.38, 1,587.69 and 653.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.38, 1,587.69 and 653.04 is: 901.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.38 : 1,587.69 = 653.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.38/1,587.69 = 653.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.38x = 1,587.69 × 653.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.38x = 1,036,825.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,825.08/1,150.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.29

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