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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.54, 1,589.73 and 1,127.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.54, 1,589.73 and 1,127.78 is: 1,556.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.54 : 1,589.73 = 1,127.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.54/1,589.73 = 1,127.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.54x = 1,589.73 × 1,127.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.54x = 1,792,865.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,865.70/1,151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,556.93

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