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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.12, 1,721.39 and 1,094.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.12, 1,721.39 and 1,094.81 is: 1,644.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.12 : 1,721.39 = 1,094.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.12/1,721.39 = 1,094.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.12x = 1,721.39 × 1,094.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.12x = 1,884,580.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884,580.90/1,146.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,644.31

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