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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.26, 1,889.39 and 1,146.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.26, 1,889.39 and 1,146.42 is: 1,579.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.26 : 1,889.39 = 1,146.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.26/1,889.39 = 1,146.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.26x = 1,889.39 × 1,146.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.26x = 2,166,037.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,166,037.35/1,371.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.59

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