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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.02, 1,777.43 and 1,151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.02, 1,777.43 and 1,151.92 is: 1,581.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.02 : 1,777.43 = 1,151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.02/1,777.43 = 1,151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.02x = 1,777.43 × 1,151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.02x = 2,047,457.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,457.17/1,295.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.02

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