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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.30, 1,569.79 and 1,063.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.30, 1,569.79 and 1,063.10 is: 1,464.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.30 : 1,569.79 = 1,063.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.30/1,569.79 = 1,063.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.30x = 1,569.79 × 1,063.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.30x = 1,668,843.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,843.75/1,139.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,464.80

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