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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.84, 1,587.90 and 965.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.84, 1,587.90 and 965.08 is: 1,331.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.84 : 1,587.90 = 965.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.84/1,587.90 = 965.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.84x = 1,587.90 × 965.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.84x = 1,532,450.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,450.53/1,150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.59

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