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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.29, 1,588.80 and 627.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.29, 1,588.80 and 627.32 is: 865.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.29 : 1,588.80 = 627.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.29/1,588.80 = 627.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.29x = 1,588.80 × 627.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.29x = 996,682.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,682.88/1,151.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.71

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