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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.43, 1,564.77 and 1,089.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.43, 1,564.77 and 1,089.75 is: 1,500.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.43 : 1,564.77 = 1,089.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.43/1,564.77 = 1,089.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.43x = 1,564.77 × 1,089.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.43x = 1,705,211.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,211.93/1,136.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.50

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