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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.84, 1,540.92 and 1,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.84, 1,540.92 and 1,095.20 is: 1,517.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.84 : 1,540.92 = 1,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.84/1,540.92 = 1,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.84x = 1,540.92 × 1,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.84x = 1,687,615.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,615.58/1,111.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,517.86

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