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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.69, 1,589.27 and 654.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.69, 1,589.27 and 654.26 is: 902.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.69 : 1,589.27 = 654.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.69/1,589.27 = 654.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.69x = 1,589.27 × 654.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.69x = 1,039,784.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,784.57/1,151.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.84

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