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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.12, 1,590.60 and 687.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.12, 1,590.60 and 687.28 is: 948.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.12 : 1,590.60 = 687.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.12/1,590.60 = 687.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.12x = 1,590.60 × 687.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.12x = 1,093,187.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,187.57/1,153.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.03

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