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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.15, 1,718.02 and 1,073.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.15, 1,718.02 and 1,073.12 is: 1,601.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.15 : 1,718.02 = 1,073.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.15/1,718.02 = 1,073.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.15x = 1,718.02 × 1,073.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.15x = 1,843,641.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,843,641.62/1,151.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.57

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