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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.16, 1,581.56 and 1,126.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.16, 1,581.56 and 1,126.28 is: 1,565.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.16 : 1,581.56 = 1,126.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.16/1,581.56 = 1,126.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.16x = 1,581.56 × 1,126.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.16x = 1,781,279.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,279.40/1,138.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.05

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