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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.59, 1,705.95 and 1,024.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.59, 1,705.95 and 1,024.47 is: 1,534.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.59 : 1,705.95 = 1,024.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.59/1,705.95 = 1,024.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.59x = 1,705.95 × 1,024.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.59x = 1,747,694.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,694.60/1,138.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.96

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