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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.61, 1,682.82 and 1,075.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.61, 1,682.82 and 1,075.04 is: 1,612.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.61 : 1,682.82 = 1,075.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.61/1,682.82 = 1,075.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.61x = 1,682.82 × 1,075.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.61x = 1,809,090.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,090.40/1,121.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,612.94

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