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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.76, 1,587.85 and 653.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.76, 1,587.85 and 653.21 is: 901.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.76 : 1,587.85 = 653.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.76/1,587.85 = 653.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.76x = 1,587.85 × 653.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.76x = 1,037,208.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,208.49/1,150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.33

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