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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.37, 1,725.62 and 906.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.37, 1,725.62 and 906.93 is: 1,359.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.37 : 1,725.62 = 906.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.37/1,725.62 = 906.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.37x = 1,725.62 × 906.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.37x = 1,565,012.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,012.01/1,151.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.26

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