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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.38, 1,596.51 and 876.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.38, 1,596.51 and 876.62 is: 1,210.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.38 : 1,596.51 = 876.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.38/1,596.51 = 876.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.38x = 1,596.51 × 876.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.38x = 1,399,536.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,399,536.59/1,156.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.28

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