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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.64, 1,590.34 and 738.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.64, 1,590.34 and 738.36 is: 1,019.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.64 : 1,590.34 = 738.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.64/1,590.34 = 738.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.64x = 1,590.34 × 738.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.64x = 1,174,243.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,243.44/1,151.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.63

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