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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.88, 1,560.74 and 1,025.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.88, 1,560.74 and 1,025.08 is: 1,415.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.88 : 1,560.74 = 1,025.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.88/1,560.74 = 1,025.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.88x = 1,560.74 × 1,025.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.88x = 1,599,883.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,883.36/1,129.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.98

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