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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.12, 1,727.06 and 1,091.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.12, 1,727.06 and 1,091.69 is: 1,639.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.12 : 1,727.06 = 1,091.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.12/1,727.06 = 1,091.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.12x = 1,727.06 × 1,091.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.12x = 1,885,414.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,414.13/1,150.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.32

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