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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.82, 1,590.60 and 1,133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.82, 1,590.60 and 1,133.38 is: 1,563.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.82 : 1,590.60 = 1,133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.82/1,590.60 = 1,133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.82x = 1,590.60 × 1,133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.82x = 1,802,754.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,754.23/1,152.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.78

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