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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.39, 1,517.97 and 1,081.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.39, 1,517.97 and 1,081.15 is: 1,502.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.39 : 1,517.97 = 1,081.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.39/1,517.97 = 1,081.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.39x = 1,517.97 × 1,081.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.39x = 1,641,144.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,144.40/1,092.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.35

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