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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,154.63, 1,723.57 and 1,068.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,154.63, 1,723.57 and 1,068.98 is: 1,595.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,154.63 : 1,723.57 = 1,068.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,154.63/1,723.57 = 1,068.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,154.63x = 1,723.57 × 1,068.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,154.63x = 1,842,461.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,461.86/1,154.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.72

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