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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.55, 1,714.25 and 1,139.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.55, 1,714.25 and 1,139.03 is: 1,697.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.55 : 1,714.25 = 1,139.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.55/1,714.25 = 1,139.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.55x = 1,714.25 × 1,139.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.55x = 1,952,567.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,952,567.91/1,150.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.08

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