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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.20, 1,590.56 and 821.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.20, 1,590.56 and 821.68 is: 1,133.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.20 : 1,590.56 = 821.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.20/1,590.56 = 821.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.20x = 1,590.56 × 821.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.20x = 1,306,931.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,931.34/1,153.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.31

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