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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.11, 1,969.16 and 1,159.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.11, 1,969.16 and 1,159.41 is: 1,736.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.11 : 1,969.16 = 1,159.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.11/1,969.16 = 1,159.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.11x = 1,969.16 × 1,159.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.11x = 2,283,058.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,283,058.00/1,315.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.02

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