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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.52, 1,724.60 and 1,083.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.52, 1,724.60 and 1,083.04 is: 1,613.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.52 : 1,724.60 = 1,083.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.52/1,724.60 = 1,083.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.52x = 1,724.60 × 1,083.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.52x = 1,867,810.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,867,810.78/1,157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,613.63

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