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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,663.11, 2,295.77 and 1,139.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,663.11, 2,295.77 and 1,139.44 is: 1,572.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,663.11 : 2,295.77 = 1,139.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,663.11/2,295.77 = 1,139.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,663.11x = 2,295.77 × 1,139.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,663.11x = 2,615,892.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,615,892.17/1,663.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,572.89

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