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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,133.34, 1,565.08 and 1,071.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,133.34, 1,565.08 and 1,071.98 is: 1,480.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,133.34 : 1,565.08 = 1,071.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,133.34/1,565.08 = 1,071.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,133.34x = 1,565.08 × 1,071.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,133.34x = 1,677,734.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,734.46/1,133.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.35

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