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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.02, 1,588.05 and 653.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.02, 1,588.05 and 653.62 is: 901.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.02 : 1,588.05 = 653.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.02/1,588.05 = 653.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.02x = 1,588.05 × 653.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.02x = 1,037,981.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,981.24/1,151.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.79

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