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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.57, 1,682.84 and 1,026.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.57, 1,682.84 and 1,026.05 is: 1,539.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.57 : 1,682.84 = 1,026.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.57/1,682.84 = 1,026.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.57x = 1,682.84 × 1,026.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.57x = 1,726,677.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,677.98/1,121.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,539.52

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