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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.55, 1,588.95 and 1,093.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.55, 1,588.95 and 1,093.19 is: 1,508.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.55 : 1,588.95 = 1,093.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.55/1,588.95 = 1,093.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.55x = 1,588.95 × 1,093.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.55x = 1,737,016.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,016.31/1,151.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.42

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