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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.47, 1,587.24 and 702.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.47, 1,587.24 and 702.16 is: 968.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.47 : 1,587.24 = 702.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.47/1,587.24 = 702.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.47x = 1,587.24 × 702.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.47x = 1,114,496.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,496.44/1,150.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.73

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