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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.95, 1,572.17 and 807.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.95, 1,572.17 and 807.57 is: 1,114.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.95 : 1,572.17 = 807.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.95/1,572.17 = 807.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.95x = 1,572.17 × 807.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.95x = 1,269,633.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,269,633.29/1,138.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.74

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