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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,136.72, 1,569.80 and 1,072.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,136.72, 1,569.80 and 1,072.08 is: 1,480.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,136.72 : 1,569.80 = 1,072.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,136.72/1,569.80 = 1,072.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,136.72x = 1,569.80 × 1,072.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,136.72x = 1,682,951.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,951.18/1,136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.53

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