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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.40, 1,588.95 and 627.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.40, 1,588.95 and 627.43 is: 865.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.40 : 1,588.95 = 627.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.40/1,588.95 = 627.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.40x = 1,588.95 × 627.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.40x = 996,963.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,963.26/1,151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.87

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