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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.10, 1,570.88 and 1,054.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.10, 1,570.88 and 1,054.24 is: 1,453.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.10 : 1,570.88 = 1,054.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.10/1,570.88 = 1,054.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.10x = 1,570.88 × 1,054.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.10x = 1,656,084.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,084.53/1,139.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,453.85

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