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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.40, 1,543.24 and 1,091.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.40, 1,543.24 and 1,091.32 is: 1,504.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.40 : 1,543.24 = 1,091.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.40/1,543.24 = 1,091.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.40x = 1,543.24 × 1,091.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.40x = 1,684,168.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,168.68/1,119.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.53

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