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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.14, 1,707.09 and 1,059.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.14, 1,707.09 and 1,059.70 is: 1,592.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.14 : 1,707.09 = 1,059.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.14/1,707.09 = 1,059.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.14x = 1,707.09 × 1,059.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.14x = 1,809,003.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,003.27/1,136.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.24

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