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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.34, 1,592.36 and 872.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.34, 1,592.36 and 872.08 is: 1,205.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.34 : 1,592.36 = 872.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.34/1,592.36 = 872.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.34x = 1,592.36 × 872.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.34x = 1,388,660.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,660.95/1,152.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.08

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