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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.68, 1,588.10 and 653.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.68, 1,588.10 and 653.52 is: 901.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.68 : 1,588.10 = 653.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.68/1,588.10 = 653.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.68x = 1,588.10 × 653.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.68x = 1,037,851.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,851.84/1,150.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.95

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