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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.28, 1,733.76 and 1,152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.28, 1,733.76 and 1,152.96 is: 1,727.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.28 : 1,733.76 = 1,152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.28/1,733.76 = 1,152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.28x = 1,733.76 × 1,152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.28x = 1,998,955.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,998,955.93/1,157.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.29

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