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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,139.92, 1,574.78 and 1,131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,139.92, 1,574.78 and 1,131.28 is: 1,562.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,139.92 : 1,574.78 = 1,131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,139.92/1,574.78 = 1,131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,139.92x = 1,574.78 × 1,131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,139.92x = 1,781,517.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781,517.12/1,139.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,562.84

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