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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.20, 1,730.88 and 1,072.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.20, 1,730.88 and 1,072.74 is: 1,610.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.20 : 1,730.88 = 1,072.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.20/1,730.88 = 1,072.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.20x = 1,730.88 × 1,072.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.20x = 1,856,784.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856,784.21/1,153.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,610.11

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