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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.92, 1,589.66 and 627.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.92, 1,589.66 and 627.95 is: 866.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.92 : 1,589.66 = 627.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.92/1,589.66 = 627.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.92x = 1,589.66 × 627.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.92x = 998,230.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,230.19/1,151.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.58

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