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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.48, 2,023.71 and 1,157.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.48, 2,023.71 and 1,157.73 is: 1,733.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.48 : 2,023.71 = 1,157.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.48/2,023.71 = 1,157.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.48x = 2,023.71 × 1,157.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.48x = 2,342,909.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,342,909.78/1,351.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.59

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