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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.27, 1,573.28 and 1,050.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.27, 1,573.28 and 1,050.79 is: 1,452.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.27 : 1,573.28 = 1,050.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.27/1,573.28 = 1,050.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.27x = 1,573.28 × 1,050.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.27x = 1,653,186.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653,186.89/1,138.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,452.37

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