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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.25, 1,591.53 and 687.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.25, 1,591.53 and 687.77 is: 949.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.25 : 1,591.53 = 687.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.25/1,591.53 = 687.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.25x = 1,591.53 × 687.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.25x = 1,094,606.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,606.59/1,153.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 949.15

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