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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.04, 1,597.20 and 825.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.04, 1,597.20 and 825.60 is: 1,139.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.04 : 1,597.20 = 825.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.04/1,597.20 = 825.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.04x = 1,597.20 × 825.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.04x = 1,318,648.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,648.32/1,157.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,139.67

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