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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.48, 1,663.79 and 1,051.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.48, 1,663.79 and 1,051.24 is: 1,567.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.48 : 1,663.79 = 1,051.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.48/1,663.79 = 1,051.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.48x = 1,663.79 × 1,051.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.48x = 1,749,042.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,042.60/1,115.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,567.97

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