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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.10, 1,579.73 and 1,005.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.10, 1,579.73 and 1,005.86 is: 1,388.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.10 : 1,579.73 = 1,005.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.10/1,579.73 = 1,005.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.10x = 1,579.73 × 1,005.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.10x = 1,588,987.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,987.22/1,144.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.85

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