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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.59, 1,584.02 and 1,127.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.59, 1,584.02 and 1,127.06 is: 1,558.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.59 : 1,584.02 = 1,127.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.59/1,584.02 = 1,127.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.59x = 1,584.02 × 1,127.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.59x = 1,785,285.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,285.58/1,145.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,558.40

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