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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.62, 1,587.80 and 653.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.62, 1,587.80 and 653.25 is: 901.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.62 : 1,587.80 = 653.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.62/1,587.80 = 653.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.62x = 1,587.80 × 653.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.62x = 1,037,235.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,235.70/1,150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.46

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