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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.58, 1,593.90 and 1,052.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.58, 1,593.90 and 1,052.01 is: 1,448.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.58 : 1,593.90 = 1,052.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.58/1,593.90 = 1,052.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.58x = 1,593.90 × 1,052.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.58x = 1,676,798.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,798.74/1,157.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.54

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