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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.32, 1,548.06 and 872.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.32, 1,548.06 and 872.09 is: 1,203.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.32 : 1,548.06 = 872.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.32/1,548.06 = 872.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.32x = 1,548.06 × 872.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.32x = 1,350,051.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,051.70/1,121.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.99

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