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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.31, 1,527.77 and 1,094.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.31, 1,527.77 and 1,094.55 is: 1,500.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.31 : 1,527.77 = 1,094.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.31/1,527.77 = 1,094.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.31x = 1,527.77 × 1,094.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.31x = 1,672,215.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,215.18/1,114.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.68

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