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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.14, 2,284.20 and 1,158.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.14, 2,284.20 and 1,158.91 is: 1,734.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.14 : 2,284.20 = 1,158.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.14/2,284.20 = 1,158.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.14x = 2,284.20 × 1,158.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.14x = 2,647,176.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,647,176.51/1,526.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.56

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