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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.47, 1,587.80 and 653.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.47, 1,587.80 and 653.27 is: 901.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.47 : 1,587.80 = 653.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.47/1,587.80 = 653.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.47x = 1,587.80 × 653.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.47x = 1,037,262.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,262.81/1,150.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.60

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