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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.53, 1,595.11 and 1,023.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.53, 1,595.11 and 1,023.89 is: 1,412.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.53 : 1,595.11 = 1,023.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.53/1,595.11 = 1,023.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.53x = 1,595.11 × 1,023.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.53x = 1,633,212.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,212.06/1,156.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.17

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