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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.60, 2,027.40 and 1,157.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.60, 2,027.40 and 1,157.20 is: 1,735.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.60 : 2,027.40 = 1,157.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.60/2,027.40 = 1,157.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.60x = 2,027.40 × 1,157.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.60x = 2,346,107.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,107.28/1,351.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.80

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