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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.90, 1,588.12 and 653.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.90, 1,588.12 and 653.58 is: 901.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.90 : 1,588.12 = 653.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.90/1,588.12 = 653.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.90x = 1,588.12 × 653.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.90x = 1,037,963.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,963.47/1,150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.87

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