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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.94, 1,590.26 and 679.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.94, 1,590.26 and 679.98 is: 938.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.94 : 1,590.26 = 679.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.94/1,590.26 = 679.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.94x = 1,590.26 × 679.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.94x = 1,081,338.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,338.18/1,151.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.71

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