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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.32, 1,670.70 and 1,058.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.32, 1,670.70 and 1,058.44 is: 1,577.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.32 : 1,670.70 = 1,058.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.32/1,670.70 = 1,058.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.32x = 1,670.70 × 1,058.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.32x = 1,768,335.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768,335.71/1,121.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.01

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