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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.19, 1,707.95 and 1,072.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.19, 1,707.95 and 1,072.10 is: 1,600.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.19 : 1,707.95 = 1,072.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.19/1,707.95 = 1,072.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.19x = 1,707.95 × 1,072.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.19x = 1,831,100.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,100.15/1,144.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.34

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