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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,155.16, 1,591.50 and 875.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,155.16, 1,591.50 and 875.80 is: 1,206.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,155.16 : 1,591.50 = 875.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,155.16/1,591.50 = 875.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,155.16x = 1,591.50 × 875.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,155.16x = 1,393,835.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,835.70/1,155.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.62

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