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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.24, 1,587.60 and 735.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.24, 1,587.60 and 735.52 is: 1,015.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.24 : 1,587.60 = 735.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.24/1,587.60 = 735.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.24x = 1,587.60 × 735.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.24x = 1,167,711.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,711.55/1,150.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,015.19

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