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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.45, 1,716.96 and 1,130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.45, 1,716.96 and 1,130.01 is: 1,687.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.45 : 1,716.96 = 1,130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.45/1,716.96 = 1,130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.45x = 1,716.96 × 1,130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.45x = 1,940,181.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,940,181.97/1,149.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.92

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