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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,269.43, 1,755.68 and 1,136.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,269.43, 1,755.68 and 1,136.45 is: 1,571.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,269.43 : 1,755.68 = 1,136.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,269.43/1,755.68 = 1,136.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,269.43x = 1,755.68 × 1,136.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,269.43x = 1,995,242.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995,242.54/1,269.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,571.76

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