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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.76, 1,591.08 and 1,068.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.76, 1,591.08 and 1,068.92 is: 1,474.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.76 : 1,591.08 = 1,068.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.76/1,591.08 = 1,068.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.76x = 1,591.08 × 1,068.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.76x = 1,700,737.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,700,737.23/1,153.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.08

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