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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.58, 1,589.20 and 627.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.58, 1,589.20 and 627.64 is: 866.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.58 : 1,589.20 = 627.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.58/1,589.20 = 627.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.58x = 1,589.20 × 627.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.58x = 997,445.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,445.49/1,151.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.15

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