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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.60, 1,590.72 and 687.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.60, 1,590.72 and 687.52 is: 948.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.60 : 1,590.72 = 687.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.60/1,590.72 = 687.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.60x = 1,590.72 × 687.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.60x = 1,093,651.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,651.81/1,153.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.03

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