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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.55, 1,588.14 and 838.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.55, 1,588.14 and 838.89 is: 1,156.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.55 : 1,588.14 = 838.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.55/1,588.14 = 838.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.55x = 1,588.14 × 838.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.55x = 1,332,274.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,274.76/1,151.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.94

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