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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.04, 1,907.48 and 1,150.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.04, 1,907.48 and 1,150.02 is: 1,583.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.04 : 1,907.48 = 1,150.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.04/1,907.48 = 1,150.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.04x = 1,907.48 × 1,150.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.04x = 2,193,640.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,193,640.15/1,385.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.81

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