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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.62, 1,588.01 and 1,119.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.62, 1,588.01 and 1,119.35 is: 1,544.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.62 : 1,588.01 = 1,119.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.62/1,588.01 = 1,119.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.62x = 1,588.01 × 1,119.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.62x = 1,777,538.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,538.99/1,150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.85

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