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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.03, 1,725.94 and 1,061.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.03, 1,725.94 and 1,061.12 is: 1,591.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.03 : 1,725.94 = 1,061.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.03/1,725.94 = 1,061.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.03x = 1,725.94 × 1,061.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.03x = 1,831,429.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,429.45/1,151.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.12

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