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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.14, 1,588.76 and 654.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.14, 1,588.76 and 654.05 is: 902.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.14 : 1,588.76 = 654.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.14/1,588.76 = 654.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.14x = 1,588.76 × 654.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.14x = 1,039,130.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,130.84/1,151.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.70

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