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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.63, 1,731.03 and 1,059.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.63, 1,731.03 and 1,059.91 is: 1,591.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.63 : 1,731.03 = 1,059.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.63/1,731.03 = 1,059.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.63x = 1,731.03 × 1,059.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.63x = 1,834,736.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,736.01/1,152.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.78

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