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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,147.91, 1,710.46 and 1,092.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,147.91, 1,710.46 and 1,092.12 is: 1,627.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,147.91 : 1,710.46 = 1,092.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,147.91/1,710.46 = 1,092.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,147.91x = 1,710.46 × 1,092.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,147.91x = 1,868,024.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,868,024.84/1,147.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,627.33

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