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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.39, 1,587.49 and 652.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.39, 1,587.49 and 652.96 is: 901.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.39 : 1,587.49 = 652.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.39/1,587.49 = 652.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.39x = 1,587.49 × 652.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.39x = 1,036,567.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,567.47/1,150.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.06

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