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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.20, 1,593.48 and 1,093.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.20, 1,593.48 and 1,093.12 is: 1,505.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.20 : 1,593.48 = 1,093.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.20/1,593.48 = 1,093.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.20x = 1,593.48 × 1,093.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.20x = 1,741,864.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,864.86/1,157.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.24

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