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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.01, 1,588.44 and 1,132.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.01, 1,588.44 and 1,132.73 is: 1,564.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.01 : 1,588.44 = 1,132.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.01/1,588.44 = 1,132.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.01x = 1,588.44 × 1,132.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.01x = 1,799,265.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,265.70/1,150.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.57

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