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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.93, 1,589.82 and 654.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.93, 1,589.82 and 654.77 is: 903.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.93 : 1,589.82 = 654.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.93/1,589.82 = 654.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.93x = 1,589.82 × 654.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.93x = 1,040,966.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,966.44/1,151.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.67

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