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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.24, 1,537.92 and 1,034.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.24, 1,537.92 and 1,034.69 is: 1,426.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.24 : 1,537.92 = 1,034.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.24/1,537.92 = 1,034.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.24x = 1,537.92 × 1,034.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.24x = 1,591,270.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591,270.44/1,115.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,426.84

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