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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.27, 1,586.70 and 835.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.27, 1,586.70 and 835.17 is: 1,152.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.27 : 1,586.70 = 835.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.27/1,586.70 = 835.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.27x = 1,586.70 × 835.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.27x = 1,325,164.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,164.24/1,150.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.05

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