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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.23, 1,720.92 and 1,049.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.23, 1,720.92 and 1,049.75 is: 1,566.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.23 : 1,720.92 = 1,049.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.23/1,720.92 = 1,049.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.23x = 1,720.92 × 1,049.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.23x = 1,806,535.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,535.77/1,153.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.50

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