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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.54, 1,585.08 and 819.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.54, 1,585.08 and 819.44 is: 1,127.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.54 : 1,585.08 = 819.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.54/1,585.08 = 819.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.54x = 1,585.08 × 819.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.54x = 1,298,877.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,877.96/1,151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.95

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