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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.84, 1,598.56 and 1,033.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.84, 1,598.56 and 1,033.28 is: 1,426.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.84 : 1,598.56 = 1,033.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.84/1,598.56 = 1,033.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.84x = 1,598.56 × 1,033.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.84x = 1,651,761.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,761.49/1,157.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.59

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