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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.13, 1,593.95 and 861.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.13, 1,593.95 and 861.89 is: 1,187.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.13 : 1,593.95 = 861.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.13/1,593.95 = 861.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.13x = 1,593.95 × 861.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.13x = 1,373,797.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,797.29/1,157.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.25

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