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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.50, 1,589.08 and 685.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.50, 1,589.08 and 685.76 is: 946.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.50 : 1,589.08 = 685.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.50/1,589.08 = 685.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.50x = 1,589.08 × 685.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.50x = 1,089,727.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,727.50/1,151.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 946.35

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