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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.82, 1,575.50 and 1,095.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.82, 1,575.50 and 1,095.62 is: 1,507.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.82 : 1,575.50 = 1,095.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.82/1,575.50 = 1,095.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.82x = 1,575.50 × 1,095.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.82x = 1,726,135.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,135.95/1,144.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,507.79

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