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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.17, 1,588.75 and 653.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.17, 1,588.75 and 653.90 is: 902.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.17 : 1,588.75 = 653.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.17/1,588.75 = 653.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.17x = 1,588.75 × 653.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.17x = 1,038,882.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,882.98/1,151.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.46

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