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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.64, 1,588.74 and 679.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.64, 1,588.74 and 679.22 is: 937.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.64 : 1,588.74 = 679.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.64/1,588.74 = 679.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.64x = 1,588.74 × 679.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.64x = 1,079,096.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,096.04/1,151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.01

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