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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,156.68, 1,594.35 and 1,061.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,156.68, 1,594.35 and 1,061.30 is: 1,462.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,156.68 : 1,594.35 = 1,061.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,156.68/1,594.35 = 1,061.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,156.68x = 1,594.35 × 1,061.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,156.68x = 1,692,087.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,087.64/1,156.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.88

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