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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.33, 1,895.16 and 1,153.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.33, 1,895.16 and 1,153.02 is: 1,592.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.33 : 1,895.16 = 1,153.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.33/1,895.16 = 1,153.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.33x = 1,895.16 × 1,153.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.33x = 2,185,157.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,185,157.38/1,372.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.30

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