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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.52, 1,585.86 and 1,147.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.52, 1,585.86 and 1,147.92 is: 1,580.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.52 : 1,585.86 = 1,147.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.52/1,585.86 = 1,147.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.52x = 1,585.86 × 1,147.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.52x = 1,820,440.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820,440.41/1,151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.90

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