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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.80, 1,729.08 and 1,118.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.80, 1,729.08 and 1,118.76 is: 1,676.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.80 : 1,729.08 = 1,118.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.80/1,729.08 = 1,118.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.80x = 1,729.08 × 1,118.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.80x = 1,934,425.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,934,425.54/1,153.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.57

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