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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.34, 1,588.56 and 915.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.34, 1,588.56 and 915.30 is: 1,262.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.34 : 1,588.56 = 915.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.34/1,588.56 = 915.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.34x = 1,588.56 × 915.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.34x = 1,454,008.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454,008.97/1,151.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,262.88

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