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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.72, 1,788.08 and 1,159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.72, 1,788.08 and 1,159.68 is: 1,591.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.72 : 1,788.08 = 1,159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.72/1,788.08 = 1,159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.72x = 1,788.08 × 1,159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.72x = 2,073,600.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,073,600.61/1,302.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.75

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