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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.52, 1,590.53 and 798.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.52, 1,590.53 and 798.34 is: 1,101.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.52 : 1,590.53 = 798.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.52/1,590.53 = 798.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.52x = 1,590.53 × 798.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.52x = 1,269,783.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,783.72/1,152.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.75

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