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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.52, 1,728 and 838.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.52, 1,728 and 838.59 is: 1,258.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.52 : 1,728 = 838.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.52/1,728 = 838.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.52x = 1,728 × 838.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.52x = 1,449,083.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,083.52/1,151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.41

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