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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.10, 1,590.77 and 837.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.10, 1,590.77 and 837.61 is: 1,155.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.10 : 1,590.77 = 837.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.10/1,590.77 = 837.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.10x = 1,590.77 × 837.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.10x = 1,332,442.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,442.98/1,153.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,155.53

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