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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.16, 1,594.09 and 1,135.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.16, 1,594.09 and 1,135.32 is: 1,577.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.16 : 1,594.09 = 1,135.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.16/1,594.09 = 1,135.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.16x = 1,594.09 × 1,135.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.16x = 1,809,802.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,802.26/1,147.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.64

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