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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.53, 1,596.48 and 1,024.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.53, 1,596.48 and 1,024.89 is: 1,413.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.53 : 1,596.48 = 1,024.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.53/1,596.48 = 1,024.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.53x = 1,596.48 × 1,024.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.53x = 1,636,216.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,216.39/1,157.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.54

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