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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.50, 1,586.97 and 819.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.50, 1,586.97 and 819.36 is: 1,130.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.50 : 1,586.97 = 819.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.50/1,586.97 = 819.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.50x = 1,586.97 × 819.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.50x = 1,300,299.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,299.74/1,150.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.20

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