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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.48, 1,545.60 and 1,064.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.48, 1,545.60 and 1,064.92 is: 1,470.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.48 : 1,545.60 = 1,064.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.48/1,545.60 = 1,064.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.48x = 1,545.60 × 1,064.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.48x = 1,645,940.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645,940.35/1,119.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,470.27

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