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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.16, 1,712.86 and 1,026.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.16, 1,712.86 and 1,026.92 is: 1,538.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.16 : 1,712.86 = 1,026.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.16/1,712.86 = 1,026.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.16x = 1,712.86 × 1,026.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.16x = 1,758,970.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,970.19/1,143.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,538.69

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