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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.54, 1,589.12 and 679.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.54, 1,589.12 and 679.44 is: 937.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.54 : 1,589.12 = 679.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.54/1,589.12 = 679.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.54x = 1,589.12 × 679.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.54x = 1,079,711.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,711.69/1,151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.62

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