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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.99, 1,675.41 and 916.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.99, 1,675.41 and 916.96 is: 1,369.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.99 : 1,675.41 = 916.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.99/1,675.41 = 916.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.99x = 1,675.41 × 916.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.99x = 1,536,283.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,536,283.95/1,121.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.25

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