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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.31, 1,585.27 and 1,037.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.31, 1,585.27 and 1,037.11 is: 1,429.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.31 : 1,585.27 = 1,037.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.31/1,585.27 = 1,037.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.31x = 1,585.27 × 1,037.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.31x = 1,644,099.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,644,099.37/1,150.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,429.27

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