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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.80, 1,587.48 and 684.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.80, 1,587.48 and 684.96 is: 944.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.80 : 1,587.48 = 684.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.80/1,587.48 = 684.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.80x = 1,587.48 × 684.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.80x = 1,087,360.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,360.30/1,150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.87

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