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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.52, 1,711.60 and 1,005.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.52, 1,711.60 and 1,005.60 is: 1,510.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.52 : 1,711.60 = 1,005.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.52/1,711.60 = 1,005.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.52x = 1,711.60 × 1,005.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.52x = 1,721,184.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,721,184.96/1,139.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,510.45

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