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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.08, 1,577.94 and 1,070.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.08, 1,577.94 and 1,070.92 is: 1,475.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.08 : 1,577.94 = 1,070.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.08/1,577.94 = 1,070.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.08x = 1,577.94 × 1,070.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.08x = 1,689,847.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,847.50/1,145.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,475.75

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