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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.63, 1,571.54 and 1,023.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.63, 1,571.54 and 1,023.39 is: 1,411.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.63 : 1,571.54 = 1,023.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.63/1,571.54 = 1,023.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.63x = 1,571.54 × 1,023.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.63x = 1,608,293.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,293.20/1,139.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.25

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