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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.12, 1,588.48 and 653.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.12, 1,588.48 and 653.69 is: 902.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.12 : 1,588.48 = 653.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.12/1,588.48 = 653.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.12x = 1,588.48 × 653.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.12x = 1,038,369.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,369.99/1,151.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.06

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