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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.94, 1,588.23 and 653.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.94, 1,588.23 and 653.51 is: 901.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.94 : 1,588.23 = 653.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.94/1,588.23 = 653.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.94x = 1,588.23 × 653.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.94x = 1,037,918.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,918.70/1,150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.80

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