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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.51, 1,794.15 and 1,138.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.51, 1,794.15 and 1,138.86 is: 1,566.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.51 : 1,794.15 = 1,138.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.51/1,794.15 = 1,138.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.51x = 1,794.15 × 1,138.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.51x = 2,043,285.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,285.67/1,304.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.33

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