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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.56, 1,588.81 and 672.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.56, 1,588.81 and 672.93 is: 928.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.56 : 1,588.81 = 672.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.56/1,588.81 = 672.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.56x = 1,588.81 × 672.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.56x = 1,069,157.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,069,157.91/1,151.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.44

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