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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.79, 1,588.03 and 653.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.79, 1,588.03 and 653.40 is: 901.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.79 : 1,588.03 = 653.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.79/1,588.03 = 653.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.79x = 1,588.03 × 653.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.79x = 1,037,617.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,617.17/1,150.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.66

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