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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.65, 1,713.43 and 1,069.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.65, 1,713.43 and 1,069.65 is: 1,605.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.65 : 1,713.43 = 1,069.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.65/1,713.43 = 1,069.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.65x = 1,713.43 × 1,069.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.65x = 1,832,759.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,832,759.16/1,141.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,605.37

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