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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.60, 1,568.10 and 1,055.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.60, 1,568.10 and 1,055.08 is: 1,453.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.60 : 1,568.10 = 1,055.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.60/1,568.10 = 1,055.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.60x = 1,568.10 × 1,055.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.60x = 1,654,470.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,470.95/1,138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.07

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