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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.62, 1,789.11 and 1,150.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.62, 1,789.11 and 1,150.62 is: 1,590.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.62 : 1,789.11 = 1,150.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.62/1,789.11 = 1,150.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.62x = 1,789.11 × 1,150.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.62x = 2,058,585.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,585.75/1,294.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.11

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