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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.46, 1,672.49 and 1,038

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.46, 1,672.49 and 1,038 is: 1,549.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.46 : 1,672.49 = 1,038 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.46/1,672.49 = 1,038/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.46x = 1,672.49 × 1,038
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.46x = 1,736,044.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,044.62/1,120.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.40

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