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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.54, 1,545.48 and 1,043.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.54, 1,545.48 and 1,043.71 is: 1,438.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.54 : 1,545.48 = 1,043.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.54/1,545.48 = 1,043.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.54x = 1,545.48 × 1,043.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.54x = 1,613,029.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613,029.07/1,121.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,438.23

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