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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.35, 1,562.33 and 1,069.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.35, 1,562.33 and 1,069.99 is: 1,477.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.35 : 1,562.33 = 1,069.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.35/1,562.33 = 1,069.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.35x = 1,562.33 × 1,069.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.35x = 1,671,677.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,677.48/1,131.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,477.60

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