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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.31, 2,024.95 and 1,158.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.31, 2,024.95 and 1,158.55 is: 1,734.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.31 : 2,024.95 = 1,158.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.31/2,024.95 = 1,158.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.31x = 2,024.95 × 1,158.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.31x = 2,346,005.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,005.82/1,352.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.81

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