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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.17, 1,588.74 and 709.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.17, 1,588.74 and 709.06 is: 978.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.17 : 1,588.74 = 709.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.17/1,588.74 = 709.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.17x = 1,588.74 × 709.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.17x = 1,126,511.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,511.98/1,151.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 978.58

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