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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.16, 1,681.64 and 758.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.16, 1,681.64 and 758.28 is: 1,137.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.16 : 1,681.64 = 758.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.16/1,681.64 = 758.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.16x = 1,681.64 × 758.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.16x = 1,275,153.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,153.98/1,121.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.35

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