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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.08, 1,739.82 and 1,052.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.08, 1,739.82 and 1,052.59 is: 1,575.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.08 : 1,739.82 = 1,052.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.08/1,739.82 = 1,052.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.08x = 1,739.82 × 1,052.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.08x = 1,831,317.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,317.13/1,162.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.90

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