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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.85, 1,587.52 and 941.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.85, 1,587.52 and 941.20 is: 1,298.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.85 : 1,587.52 = 941.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.85/1,587.52 = 941.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.85x = 1,587.52 × 941.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.85x = 1,494,173.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494,173.82/1,150.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.32

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