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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.42, 1,703.64 and 1,026.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.42, 1,703.64 and 1,026.74 is: 1,540.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.42 : 1,703.64 = 1,026.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.42/1,703.64 = 1,026.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.42x = 1,703.64 × 1,026.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.42x = 1,749,203.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,203.44/1,135.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,540.58

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