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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.16, 1,734.60 and 1,006.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.16, 1,734.60 and 1,006.88 is: 1,506.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.16 : 1,734.60 = 1,006.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.16/1,734.60 = 1,006.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.16x = 1,734.60 × 1,006.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.16x = 1,746,534.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,534.05/1,159.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,506.72

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