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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.90, 1,587.58 and 708.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.90, 1,587.58 and 708.49 is: 977.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.90 : 1,587.58 = 708.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.90/1,587.58 = 708.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.90x = 1,587.58 × 708.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.90x = 1,124,779.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,779.82/1,150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.31

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