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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.05, 1,695.67 and 1,039.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.05, 1,695.67 and 1,039.93 is: 1,559.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.05 : 1,695.67 = 1,039.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.05/1,695.67 = 1,039.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.05x = 1,695.67 × 1,039.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.05x = 1,763,378.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,378.10/1,131.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,559.06

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