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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.12, 1,728.56 and 1,092.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.12, 1,728.56 and 1,092.69 is: 1,640.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.12 : 1,728.56 = 1,092.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.12/1,728.56 = 1,092.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.12x = 1,728.56 × 1,092.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.12x = 1,888,780.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,888,780.23/1,151.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.82

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