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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.13, 1,588.52 and 627.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.13, 1,588.52 and 627.17 is: 865.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.13 : 1,588.52 = 627.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.13/1,588.52 = 627.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.13x = 1,588.52 × 627.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.13x = 996,261.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,261.01/1,151.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.46

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