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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.89, 1,586.43 and 1,055.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.89, 1,586.43 and 1,055.55 is: 1,455.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.89 : 1,586.43 = 1,055.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.89/1,586.43 = 1,055.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.89x = 1,586.43 × 1,055.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.89x = 1,674,556.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,556.19/1,150.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,455.01

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