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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.76, 1,627.44 and 1,157.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.76, 1,627.44 and 1,157.28 is: 1,593.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.76 : 1,627.44 = 1,157.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.76/1,627.44 = 1,157.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.76x = 1,627.44 × 1,157.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.76x = 1,883,403.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,883,403.76/1,181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.73

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