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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.30, 1,585.61 and 1,054.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.30, 1,585.61 and 1,054.96 is: 1,454.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.30 : 1,585.61 = 1,054.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.30/1,585.61 = 1,054.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.30x = 1,585.61 × 1,054.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.30x = 1,672,760.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,760.98/1,150.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,454.19

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