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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.52, 1,539.95 and 1,075.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.52, 1,539.95 and 1,075.10 is: 1,485.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.52 : 1,539.95 = 1,075.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.52/1,539.95 = 1,075.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.52x = 1,539.95 × 1,075.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.52x = 1,655,587.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,587.17/1,114.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.48

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