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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.79, 1,570.49 and 1,092.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.79, 1,570.49 and 1,092.69 is: 1,514.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.79 : 1,570.49 = 1,092.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.79/1,570.49 = 1,092.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.79x = 1,570.49 × 1,092.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.79x = 1,716,053.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716,053.25/1,132.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.90

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