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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.17, 1,588.69 and 653.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.17, 1,588.69 and 653.83 is: 902.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.17 : 1,588.69 = 653.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.17/1,588.69 = 653.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.17x = 1,588.69 × 653.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.17x = 1,038,733.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,733.18/1,151.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.33

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