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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.66, 1,588.01 and 653.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.66, 1,588.01 and 653.46 is: 901.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.66 : 1,588.01 = 653.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.66/1,588.01 = 653.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.66x = 1,588.01 × 653.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.66x = 1,037,701.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,701.01/1,150.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.83

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