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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.54, 1,588.69 and 937.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.54, 1,588.69 and 937.89 is: 1,295.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.54 : 1,588.69 = 937.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.54/1,588.69 = 937.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.54x = 1,588.69 × 937.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.54x = 1,490,012.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490,012.49/1,150.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.05

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