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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.76, 1,589.19 and 679.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.76, 1,589.19 and 679.62 is: 937.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.76 : 1,589.19 = 679.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.76/1,589.19 = 679.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.76x = 1,589.19 × 679.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.76x = 1,080,045.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,080,045.31/1,151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.73

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