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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.28, 1,725.96 and 1,072.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.28, 1,725.96 and 1,072.36 is: 1,606.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.28 : 1,725.96 = 1,072.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.28/1,725.96 = 1,072.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.28x = 1,725.96 × 1,072.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.28x = 1,850,850.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,850.47/1,152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,606.25

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