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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,152.92, 1,588.75 and 820.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,152.92, 1,588.75 and 820.41 is: 1,130.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,152.92 : 1,588.75 = 820.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,152.92/1,588.75 = 820.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,152.92x = 1,588.75 × 820.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,152.92x = 1,303,422.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,422.29/1,152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.54

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