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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.51, 1,569.23 and 739.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.51, 1,569.23 and 739.14 is: 1,019.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.51 : 1,569.23 = 739.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.51/1,569.23 = 739.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.51x = 1,569.23 × 739.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.51x = 1,159,880.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,880.66/1,137.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.67

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