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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.60, 1,589.18 and 654.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.60, 1,589.18 and 654.22 is: 902.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.60 : 1,589.18 = 654.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.60/1,589.18 = 654.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.60x = 1,589.18 × 654.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.60x = 1,039,673.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,673.34/1,151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.81

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