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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.45, 1,874.39 and 1,149.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.45, 1,874.39 and 1,149.25 is: 1,584.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.45 : 1,874.39 = 1,149.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.45/1,874.39 = 1,149.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.45x = 1,874.39 × 1,149.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.45x = 2,154,142.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,154,142.71/1,359.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.57

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