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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.56, 1,594.37 and 1,069.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.56, 1,594.37 and 1,069.94 is: 1,473.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.56 : 1,594.37 = 1,069.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.56/1,594.37 = 1,069.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.56x = 1,594.37 × 1,069.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.56x = 1,705,886.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,886.90/1,157.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,473.70

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