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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.98, 1,548.96 and 1,084.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.98, 1,548.96 and 1,084.92 is: 1,499.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.98 : 1,548.96 = 1,084.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.98/1,548.96 = 1,084.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.98x = 1,548.96 × 1,084.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.98x = 1,680,497.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,497.68/1,120.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,499.13

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