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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.68, 1,546.83 and 1,051.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.68, 1,546.83 and 1,051.83 is: 1,451.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.68 : 1,546.83 = 1,051.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.68/1,546.83 = 1,051.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.68x = 1,546.83 × 1,051.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.68x = 1,627,002.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,002.20/1,120.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,451.80

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