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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.15, 1,724.70 and 944.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.15, 1,724.70 and 944.60 is: 1,415.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.15 : 1,724.70 = 944.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.15/1,724.70 = 944.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.15x = 1,724.70 × 944.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.15x = 1,629,151.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,151.62/1,151.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.24

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