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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151, 1,588.65 and 685.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151, 1,588.65 and 685.52 is: 946.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151 : 1,588.65 = 685.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151/1,588.65 = 685.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151x = 1,588.65 × 685.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151x = 1,089,051.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,051.35/1,151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.18

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