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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.65, 1,588.19 and 653.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.65, 1,588.19 and 653.60 is: 902.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.65 : 1,588.19 = 653.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.65/1,588.19 = 653.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.65x = 1,588.19 × 653.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.65x = 1,038,029.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,029.78/1,150.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.12

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