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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.63, 1,592.66 and 1,005.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.63, 1,592.66 and 1,005.01 is: 1,388.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.63 : 1,592.66 = 1,005.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.63/1,592.66 = 1,005.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.63x = 1,592.66 × 1,005.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.63x = 1,600,637.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600,637.76/1,152.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.68

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