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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,153.92, 1,729.92 and 1,062.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,153.92, 1,729.92 and 1,062.80 is: 1,593.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,153.92 : 1,729.92 = 1,062.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,153.92/1,729.92 = 1,062.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,153.92x = 1,729.92 × 1,062.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,153.92x = 1,838,558.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,558.98/1,153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.32

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