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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.02, 1,585.17 and 913.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.02, 1,585.17 and 913.50 is: 1,259.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.02 : 1,585.17 = 913.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.02/1,585.17 = 913.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.02x = 1,585.17 × 913.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.02x = 1,448,052.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448,052.80/1,150.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.15

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