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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.75, 1,852.52 and 1,159.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.75, 1,852.52 and 1,159.20 is: 1,598.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.75 : 1,852.52 = 1,159.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.75/1,852.52 = 1,159.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.75x = 1,852.52 × 1,159.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.75x = 2,147,435.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147,435.39/1,343.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.10

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