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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.63, 1,587.94 and 653.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.63, 1,587.94 and 653.27 is: 901.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.63 : 1,587.94 = 653.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.63/1,587.94 = 653.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.63x = 1,587.94 × 653.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.63x = 1,037,343.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,343.99/1,150.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.55

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