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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.07, 1,571.94 and 1,085.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.07, 1,571.94 and 1,085.48 is: 1,495.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.07 : 1,571.94 = 1,085.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.07/1,571.94 = 1,085.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.07x = 1,571.94 × 1,085.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.07x = 1,706,307.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,307.47/1,141.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.36

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