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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.68, 1,587.78 and 678.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.68, 1,587.78 and 678.60 is: 936.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.68 : 1,587.78 = 678.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.68/1,587.78 = 678.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.68x = 1,587.78 × 678.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.68x = 1,077,467.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,467.51/1,150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.37

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