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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.80, 1,733.88 and 1,041.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.80, 1,733.88 and 1,041.25 is: 1,568.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.80 : 1,733.88 = 1,041.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.80/1,733.88 = 1,041.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.80x = 1,733.88 × 1,041.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.80x = 1,805,402.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,402.55/1,150.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.82

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