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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.46, 1,580.09 and 935.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.46, 1,580.09 and 935.14 is: 1,291.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.46 : 1,580.09 = 935.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.46/1,580.09 = 935.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.46x = 1,580.09 × 935.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.46x = 1,477,605.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,605.36/1,144.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.09

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