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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.68, 1,592.54 and 1,015.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.68, 1,592.54 and 1,015.24 is: 1,396.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.68 : 1,592.54 = 1,015.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.68/1,592.54 = 1,015.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.68x = 1,592.54 × 1,015.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.68x = 1,616,810.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,810.31/1,157.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.60

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