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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,173.26, 1,616.28 and 1,089.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,173.26, 1,616.28 and 1,089.02 is: 1,500.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,173.26 : 1,616.28 = 1,089.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,173.26/1,616.28 = 1,089.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,173.26x = 1,616.28 × 1,089.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,173.26x = 1,760,161.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,161.25/1,173.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,500.23

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