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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.04, 1,558.14 and 1,051.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.04, 1,558.14 and 1,051.28 is: 1,450.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.04 : 1,558.14 = 1,051.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.04/1,558.14 = 1,051.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.04x = 1,558.14 × 1,051.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.04x = 1,638,041.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,041.42/1,129.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,450.83

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