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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.22, 1,714.94 and 1,090.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.22, 1,714.94 and 1,090.02 is: 1,636.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.22 : 1,714.94 = 1,090.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.22/1,714.94 = 1,090.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.22x = 1,714.94 × 1,090.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.22x = 1,869,318.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,869,318.90/1,142.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,636.57

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