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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.94, 1,587.78 and 678.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.94, 1,587.78 and 678.71 is: 936.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.94 : 1,587.78 = 678.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.94/1,587.78 = 678.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.94x = 1,587.78 × 678.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.94x = 1,077,634.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,634.22/1,150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.31

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