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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.88, 1,719.47 and 1,066.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.88, 1,719.47 and 1,066.23 is: 1,591.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.88 : 1,719.47 = 1,066.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.88/1,719.47 = 1,066.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.88x = 1,719.47 × 1,066.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.88x = 1,833,345.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,345.17/1,151.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.61

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