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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.44, 1,588.28 and 1,004.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.44, 1,588.28 and 1,004.43 is: 1,385.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.44 : 1,588.28 = 1,004.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.44/1,588.28 = 1,004.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.44x = 1,588.28 × 1,004.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.44x = 1,595,316.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,316.08/1,151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,385.50

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