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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.83, 1,587.87 and 708.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.83, 1,587.87 and 708.57 is: 977.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.83 : 1,587.87 = 708.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.83/1,587.87 = 708.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.83x = 1,587.87 × 708.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.83x = 1,125,117.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,117.05/1,150.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.66

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