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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.82, 1,589.72 and 647.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.82, 1,589.72 and 647.79 is: 894.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.82 : 1,589.72 = 647.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.82/1,589.72 = 647.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.82x = 1,589.72 × 647.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.82x = 1,029,801.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,801.48/1,151.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.06

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