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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.66, 1,589.27 and 627.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.66, 1,589.27 and 627.69 is: 866.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.66 : 1,589.27 = 627.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.66/1,589.27 = 627.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.66x = 1,589.27 × 627.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.66x = 997,566.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,566.30/1,151.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.20

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