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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.12, 1,588.53 and 627.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.12, 1,588.53 and 627.15 is: 865.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.12 : 1,588.53 = 627.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.12/1,588.53 = 627.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.12x = 1,588.53 × 627.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.12x = 996,246.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,246.59/1,151.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.46

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