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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.28, 1,595.19 and 807.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.28, 1,595.19 and 807.17 is: 1,113.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.28 : 1,595.19 = 807.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.28/1,595.19 = 807.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.28x = 1,595.19 × 807.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.28x = 1,287,589.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,589.51/1,156.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.56

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