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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.13, 1,598.90 and 1,009.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.13, 1,598.90 and 1,009.53 is: 1,394.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.13 : 1,598.90 = 1,009.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.13/1,598.90 = 1,009.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.13x = 1,598.90 × 1,009.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.13x = 1,614,132.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,132.47/1,157.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,394.94

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