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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.77, 1,590.15 and 837.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.77, 1,590.15 and 837.67 is: 1,155.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.77 : 1,590.15 = 837.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.77/1,590.15 = 837.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.77x = 1,590.15 × 837.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.77x = 1,332,020.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,020.95/1,152.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.50

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