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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.34, 1,718.52 and 1,006.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.34, 1,718.52 and 1,006.26 is: 1,501.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.34 : 1,718.52 = 1,006.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.34/1,718.52 = 1,006.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.34x = 1,718.52 × 1,006.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.34x = 1,729,277.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,277.94/1,151.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,501.97

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