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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.06, 1,588.46 and 653.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.06, 1,588.46 and 653.82 is: 902.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.06 : 1,588.46 = 653.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.06/1,588.46 = 653.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.06x = 1,588.46 × 653.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.06x = 1,038,570.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,570.30/1,151.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.27

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