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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.83, 1,701.32 and 1,046.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.83, 1,701.32 and 1,046.07 is: 1,571.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.83 : 1,701.32 = 1,046.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.83/1,701.32 = 1,046.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.83x = 1,701.32 × 1,046.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.83x = 1,779,694.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,694.58/1,132.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.02

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