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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.31, 1,559.86 and 1,069.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.31, 1,559.86 and 1,069.75 is: 1,474.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.31 : 1,559.86 = 1,069.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.31/1,559.86 = 1,069.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.31x = 1,559.86 × 1,069.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.31x = 1,668,660.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,660.24/1,131.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,474.98

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