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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,137.64, 1,571.82 and 1,012.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,137.64, 1,571.82 and 1,012.18 is: 1,398.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,137.64 : 1,571.82 = 1,012.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,137.64/1,571.82 = 1,012.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,137.64x = 1,571.82 × 1,012.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,137.64x = 1,590,964.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,964.77/1,137.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,398.48

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