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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.93, 1,703.93 and 1,072.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.93, 1,703.93 and 1,072.27 is: 1,599.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.93 : 1,703.93 = 1,072.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.93/1,703.93 = 1,072.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.93x = 1,703.93 × 1,072.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.93x = 1,827,073.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,073.02/1,141.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,599.99

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