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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.14, 1,572.16 and 845.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.14, 1,572.16 and 845.24 is: 1,166.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.14 : 1,572.16 = 845.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.14/1,572.16 = 845.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.14x = 1,572.16 × 845.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.14x = 1,328,852.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,328,852.52/1,139.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.54

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