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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.40, 1,587.33 and 678.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.40, 1,587.33 and 678.44 is: 936.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.40 : 1,587.33 = 678.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.40/1,587.33 = 678.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.40x = 1,587.33 × 678.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.40x = 1,076,912.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,912.84/1,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.12

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