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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.34, 1,581.06 and 1,132.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.34, 1,581.06 and 1,132.38 is: 1,552.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.34 : 1,581.06 = 1,132.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.34/1,581.06 = 1,132.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.34x = 1,581.06 × 1,132.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.34x = 1,790,357.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,357.01/1,153.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.33

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