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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.29, 1,590.54 and 916.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.29, 1,590.54 and 916.67 is: 1,265.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.29 : 1,590.54 = 916.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.29/1,590.54 = 916.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.29x = 1,590.54 × 916.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.29x = 1,458,000.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458,000.30/1,152.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,265.31

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