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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.22, 1,570.52 and 1,123.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.22, 1,570.52 and 1,123.62 is: 1,549.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.22 : 1,570.52 = 1,123.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.22/1,570.52 = 1,123.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.22x = 1,570.52 × 1,123.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.22x = 1,764,662.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,662.06/1,139.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.01

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