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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.12, 1,587.66 and 708.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.12, 1,587.66 and 708.24 is: 976.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.12 : 1,587.66 = 708.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.12/1,587.66 = 708.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.12x = 1,587.66 × 708.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.12x = 1,124,444.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,444.32/1,151.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.83

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