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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.12, 1,725.56 and 1,090.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.12, 1,725.56 and 1,090.69 is: 1,637.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.12 : 1,725.56 = 1,090.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.12/1,725.56 = 1,090.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.12x = 1,725.56 × 1,090.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.12x = 1,882,051.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882,051.04/1,149.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,637.82

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