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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.89, 1,589.97 and 737.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.89, 1,589.97 and 737.89 is: 1,018.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.89 : 1,589.97 = 737.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.89/1,589.97 = 737.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.89x = 1,589.97 × 737.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.89x = 1,173,222.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,222.96/1,151.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.52

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