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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.52, 1,587.91 and 815.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.52, 1,587.91 and 815.27 is: 1,124.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.52 : 1,587.91 = 815.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.52/1,587.91 = 815.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.52x = 1,587.91 × 815.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.52x = 1,294,582.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,582.63/1,151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.23

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