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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.04, 1,682.79 and 755.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.04, 1,682.79 and 755.38 is: 1,132.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.04 : 1,682.79 = 755.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.04/1,682.79 = 755.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.04x = 1,682.79 × 755.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.04x = 1,271,145.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,271,145.91/1,122.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.89

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