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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.64, 1,589.04 and 654.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.64, 1,589.04 and 654.12 is: 902.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.64 : 1,589.04 = 654.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.64/1,589.04 = 654.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.64x = 1,589.04 × 654.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.64x = 1,039,422.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,422.84/1,151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.56

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