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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.05, 1,576.84 and 1,113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.05, 1,576.84 and 1,113.44 is: 1,542.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.05 : 1,576.84 = 1,113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.05/1,576.84 = 1,113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.05x = 1,576.84 × 1,113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.05x = 1,755,716.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,716.73/1,138.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,542.74

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