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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,172.48, 1,757.28 and 1,028.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,172.48, 1,757.28 and 1,028.48 is: 1,541.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,172.48 : 1,757.28 = 1,028.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,172.48/1,757.28 = 1,028.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,172.48x = 1,757.28 × 1,028.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,172.48x = 1,807,327.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,327.33/1,172.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.46

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