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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.43, 1,673.94 and 1,040.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.43, 1,673.94 and 1,040.12 is: 1,552.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.43 : 1,673.94 = 1,040.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.43/1,673.94 = 1,040.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.43x = 1,673.94 × 1,040.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.43x = 1,741,090.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,090.10/1,121.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.56

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