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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.24, 1,593.32 and 805.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.24, 1,593.32 and 805.48 is: 1,112.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.24 : 1,593.32 = 805.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.24/1,593.32 = 805.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.24x = 1,593.32 × 805.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.24x = 1,283,387.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,283,387.39/1,153.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.85

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