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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.39, 1,588.94 and 654.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.39, 1,588.94 and 654.04 is: 902.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.39 : 1,588.94 = 654.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.39/1,588.94 = 654.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.39x = 1,588.94 × 654.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.39x = 1,039,229.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,229.03/1,151.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.59

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