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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,157.90, 1,726.52 and 1,029.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,157.90, 1,726.52 and 1,029.11 is: 1,534.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,157.90 : 1,726.52 = 1,029.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,157.90/1,726.52 = 1,029.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,157.90x = 1,726.52 × 1,029.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,157.90x = 1,776,765.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,776,765.22/1,157.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.48

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