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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.45, 1,587.70 and 652.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.45, 1,587.70 and 652.99 is: 901.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.45 : 1,587.70 = 652.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.45/1,587.70 = 652.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.45x = 1,587.70 × 652.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.45x = 1,036,747.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,747.58/1,150.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.16

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