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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.69, 1,589.36 and 627.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.69, 1,589.36 and 627.75 is: 866.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.69 : 1,589.36 = 627.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.69/1,589.36 = 627.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.69x = 1,589.36 × 627.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.69x = 997,720.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,720.74/1,151.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.31

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