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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.57, 1,564.82 and 1,082.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.57, 1,564.82 and 1,082.67 is: 1,497.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.57 : 1,564.82 = 1,082.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.57/1,564.82 = 1,082.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.57x = 1,564.82 × 1,082.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.57x = 1,694,176.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,176.45/1,131.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,497.19

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