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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.95, 1,732.67 and 1,031.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.95, 1,732.67 and 1,031.88 is: 1,553.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.95 : 1,732.67 = 1,031.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.95/1,732.67 = 1,031.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.95x = 1,732.67 × 1,031.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.95x = 1,787,907.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,907.52/1,150.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.42

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