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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.10, 1,587.66 and 819.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.10, 1,587.66 and 819.40 is: 1,130.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.10 : 1,587.66 = 819.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.10/1,587.66 = 819.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.10x = 1,587.66 × 819.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.10x = 1,300,928.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,300,928.60/1,151.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.16

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