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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.01, 1,588.33 and 653.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.01, 1,588.33 and 653.58 is: 901.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.01 : 1,588.33 = 653.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.01/1,588.33 = 653.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.01x = 1,588.33 × 653.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.01x = 1,038,095.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,095.58/1,151.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.90

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