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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.80, 1,586.76 and 964.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.80, 1,586.76 and 964.56 is: 1,329.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.80 : 1,586.76 = 964.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.80/1,586.76 = 964.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.80x = 1,586.76 × 964.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.80x = 1,530,525.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,525.23/1,150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.97

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