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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.01, 1,645.52 and 1,152.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.01, 1,645.52 and 1,152.87 is: 1,590.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.01 : 1,645.52 = 1,152.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.01/1,645.52 = 1,152.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.01x = 1,645.52 × 1,152.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.01x = 1,897,070.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,897,070.64/1,193.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.15

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