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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.41, 1,565.24 and 1,105.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.41, 1,565.24 and 1,105.29 is: 1,521.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.41 : 1,565.24 = 1,105.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.41/1,565.24 = 1,105.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.41x = 1,565.24 × 1,105.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.41x = 1,730,038.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730,038.59/1,137.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,521.04

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