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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,502.08, 2,075.52 and 1,155.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,502.08, 2,075.52 and 1,155.76 is: 1,596.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,502.08 : 2,075.52 = 1,155.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,502.08/2,075.52 = 1,155.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,502.08x = 2,075.52 × 1,155.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,502.08x = 2,398,803.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398,803.00/1,502.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.99

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