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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,159.36, 1,747.51 and 1,092.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,159.36, 1,747.51 and 1,092.40 is: 1,646.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,159.36 : 1,747.51 = 1,092.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,159.36/1,747.51 = 1,092.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,159.36x = 1,747.51 × 1,092.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,159.36x = 1,908,979.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,908,979.92/1,159.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,646.58

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