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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138, 1,573.68 and 1,086.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138, 1,573.68 and 1,086.44 is: 1,502.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138 : 1,573.68 = 1,086.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138/1,573.68 = 1,086.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138x = 1,573.68 × 1,086.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138x = 1,709,708.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,708.90/1,138
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,502.38

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