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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.19, 1,575.04 and 1,089.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.19, 1,575.04 and 1,089.25 is: 1,503.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.19 : 1,575.04 = 1,089.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.19/1,575.04 = 1,089.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.19x = 1,575.04 × 1,089.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.19x = 1,715,604.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715,604.44/1,141.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,503.35

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