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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.69, 1,575.73 and 1,089.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.69, 1,575.73 and 1,089.75 is: 1,504.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.69 : 1,575.73 = 1,089.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.69/1,575.73 = 1,089.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.69x = 1,575.73 × 1,089.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.69x = 1,717,143.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,143.89/1,141.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,504.04

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