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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.99, 1,545.17 and 884.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.99, 1,545.17 and 884.54 is: 1,219.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.99 : 1,545.17 = 884.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.99/1,545.17 = 884.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.99x = 1,545.17 × 884.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.99x = 1,366,764.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,764.67/1,120.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.25

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