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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.89, 1,540.47 and 1,075.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.89, 1,540.47 and 1,075.47 is: 1,486.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.89 : 1,540.47 = 1,075.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.89/1,540.47 = 1,075.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.89x = 1,540.47 × 1,075.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.89x = 1,656,729.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,729.27/1,114.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,486.00

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