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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151, 1,725.58 and 1,072.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151, 1,725.58 and 1,072.63 is: 1,608.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151 : 1,725.58 = 1,072.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151/1,725.58 = 1,072.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151x = 1,725.58 × 1,072.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151x = 1,850,908.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,908.88/1,151
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,608.09

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