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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.57, 1,624.17 and 1,109.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.57, 1,624.17 and 1,109.15 is: 1,537.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.57 : 1,624.17 = 1,109.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.57/1,624.17 = 1,109.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.57x = 1,624.17 × 1,109.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.57x = 1,801,448.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,448.16/1,171.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.64

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