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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,257.62, 1,731.33 and 1,091.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,257.62, 1,731.33 and 1,091.16 is: 1,502.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,257.62 : 1,731.33 = 1,091.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,257.62/1,731.33 = 1,091.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,257.62x = 1,731.33 × 1,091.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,257.62x = 1,889,158.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,889,158.04/1,257.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.18

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