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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.18, 1,547.97 and 996.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.18, 1,547.97 and 996.24 is: 1,374.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.18 : 1,547.97 = 996.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.18/1,547.97 = 996.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.18x = 1,547.97 × 996.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.18x = 1,542,149.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,149.63/1,122.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.24

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