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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.23, 1,701.77 and 1,033.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.23, 1,701.77 and 1,033.79 is: 1,549.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.23 : 1,701.77 = 1,033.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.23/1,701.77 = 1,033.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.23x = 1,701.77 × 1,033.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.23x = 1,759,259.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,259.13/1,135.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.69

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