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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.54, 1,729.17 and 1,060.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.54, 1,729.17 and 1,060.92 is: 1,591.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.54 : 1,729.17 = 1,060.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.54/1,729.17 = 1,060.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.54x = 1,729.17 × 1,060.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.54x = 1,834,511.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,511.04/1,152.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.71

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