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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.60, 1,593.66 and 1,006.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.60, 1,593.66 and 1,006.80 is: 1,392.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.60 : 1,593.66 = 1,006.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.60/1,593.66 = 1,006.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.60x = 1,593.66 × 1,006.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.60x = 1,604,496.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,496.89/1,152.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,392.07

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