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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.08, 1,566.65 and 938.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.08, 1,566.65 and 938.25 is: 1,294.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.08 : 1,566.65 = 938.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.08/1,566.65 = 938.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.08x = 1,566.65 × 938.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.08x = 1,469,911.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,911.71/1,135.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.99

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