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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.28, 1,588.80 and 685.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.28, 1,588.80 and 685.68 is: 946.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.28 : 1,588.80 = 685.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.28/1,588.80 = 685.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.28x = 1,588.80 × 685.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.28x = 1,089,408.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,408.38/1,151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.26

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