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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.04, 1,715.44 and 1,044.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.04, 1,715.44 and 1,044.42 is: 1,574.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.04 : 1,715.44 = 1,044.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.04/1,715.44 = 1,044.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.04x = 1,715.44 × 1,044.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.04x = 1,791,639.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,639.84/1,138.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.32

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