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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.75, 1,587.83 and 819.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.75, 1,587.83 and 819.59 is: 1,129.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.75 : 1,587.83 = 819.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.75/1,587.83 = 819.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.75x = 1,587.83 × 819.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.75x = 1,301,357.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,357.55/1,151.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.89

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