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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.59, 1,562.18 and 1,094.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.59, 1,562.18 and 1,094.49 is: 1,509.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.59 : 1,562.18 = 1,094.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.59/1,562.18 = 1,094.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.59x = 1,562.18 × 1,094.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.59x = 1,709,791.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,791.95/1,132.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.63

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