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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.57, 1,874.57 and 1,149.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.57, 1,874.57 and 1,149.38 is: 1,584.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.57 : 1,874.57 = 1,149.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.57/1,874.57 = 1,149.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.57x = 1,874.57 × 1,149.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.57x = 2,154,578.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,154,578.15/1,359.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.75

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