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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.59, 1,587.86 and 653.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.59, 1,587.86 and 653.25 is: 901.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.59 : 1,587.86 = 653.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.59/1,587.86 = 653.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.59x = 1,587.86 × 653.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.59x = 1,037,266.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,266.28/1,150.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.51

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