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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.40, 1,544.62 and 1,092.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.40, 1,544.62 and 1,092.32 is: 1,505.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.40 : 1,544.62 = 1,092.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.40/1,544.62 = 1,092.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.40x = 1,544.62 × 1,092.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.40x = 1,687,219.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,219.32/1,120.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.91

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