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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.97, 1,588.32 and 653.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.97, 1,588.32 and 653.63 is: 902.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.97 : 1,588.32 = 653.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.97/1,588.32 = 653.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.97x = 1,588.32 × 653.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.97x = 1,038,165.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,165.66/1,150.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.00

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