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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.32, 1,682.04 and 1,049.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.32, 1,682.04 and 1,049.27 is: 1,573.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.32 : 1,682.04 = 1,049.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.32/1,682.04 = 1,049.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.32x = 1,682.04 × 1,049.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.32x = 1,764,914.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764,914.11/1,121.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,573.97

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