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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.52, 1,589.09 and 627.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.52, 1,589.09 and 627.55 is: 866.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.52 : 1,589.09 = 627.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.52/1,589.09 = 627.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.52x = 1,589.09 × 627.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.52x = 997,226.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,226.32/1,151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.01

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