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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.33, 1,588.88 and 653.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.33, 1,588.88 and 653.99 is: 902.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.33 : 1,588.88 = 653.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.33/1,588.88 = 653.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.33x = 1,588.88 × 653.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.33x = 1,039,117.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,117.24/1,151.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.53

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