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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.59, 1,587.83 and 684.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.59, 1,587.83 and 684.75 is: 944.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.59 : 1,587.83 = 684.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.59/1,587.83 = 684.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.59x = 1,587.83 × 684.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.59x = 1,087,263.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,263.17/1,150.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.96

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