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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.50, 1,589.07 and 627.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.50, 1,589.07 and 627.53 is: 865.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.50 : 1,589.07 = 627.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.50/1,589.07 = 627.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.50x = 1,589.07 × 627.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.50x = 997,193.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,193.07/1,151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.99

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