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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.75, 1,589.40 and 627.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.75, 1,589.40 and 627.78 is: 866.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.75 : 1,589.40 = 627.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.75/1,589.40 = 627.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.75x = 1,589.40 × 627.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.75x = 997,793.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,793.53/1,151.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.33

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