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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.49, 1,587.63 and 653.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.49, 1,587.63 and 653.12 is: 901.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.49 : 1,587.63 = 653.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.49/1,587.63 = 653.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.49x = 1,587.63 × 653.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.49x = 1,036,909.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,909.64/1,150.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.28

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