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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.41, 1,587.43 and 678.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.41, 1,587.43 and 678.27 is: 935.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.41 : 1,587.43 = 678.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.41/1,587.43 = 678.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.41x = 1,587.43 × 678.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.41x = 1,076,706.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,706.15/1,150.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.93

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