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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.23, 1,597.73 and 1,032.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.23, 1,597.73 and 1,032.68 is: 1,425.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.23 : 1,597.73 = 1,032.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.23/1,597.73 = 1,032.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.23x = 1,597.73 × 1,032.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.23x = 1,649,939.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,939.74/1,157.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,425.76

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