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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.66, 1,924.16 and 1,151.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.66, 1,924.16 and 1,151.15 is: 1,717.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.66 : 1,924.16 = 1,151.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.66/1,924.16 = 1,151.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.66x = 1,924.16 × 1,151.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.66x = 2,214,981.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,214,981.41/1,289.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.50

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