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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.56, 1,717.92 and 1,041.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.56, 1,717.92 and 1,041.12 is: 1,554.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.56 : 1,717.92 = 1,041.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.56/1,717.92 = 1,041.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.56x = 1,717.92 × 1,041.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.56x = 1,788,560.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,560.87/1,150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,554.51

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