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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.28, 1,719.44 and 1,057.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.28, 1,719.44 and 1,057.12 is: 1,585.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.28 : 1,719.44 = 1,057.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.28/1,719.44 = 1,057.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.28x = 1,719.44 × 1,057.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.28x = 1,817,654.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817,654.41/1,146.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.70

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