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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.66, 1,724.52 and 1,044.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.66, 1,724.52 and 1,044.74 is: 1,564.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.66 : 1,724.52 = 1,044.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.66/1,724.52 = 1,044.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.66x = 1,724.52 × 1,044.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.66x = 1,801,675.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,675.02/1,151.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.42

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