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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.04, 1,697.28 and 1,060.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.04, 1,697.28 and 1,060.48 is: 1,591.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.04 : 1,697.28 = 1,060.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.04/1,697.28 = 1,060.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.04x = 1,697.28 × 1,060.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.04x = 1,799,931.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,931.49/1,131.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.40

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