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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.16, 1,727.88 and 1,146.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.16, 1,727.88 and 1,146.84 is: 1,721.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.16 : 1,727.88 = 1,146.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.16/1,727.88 = 1,146.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.16x = 1,727.88 × 1,146.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.16x = 1,981,601.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,981,601.90/1,151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.40

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