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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.26, 1,549.68 and 1,072.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.26, 1,549.68 and 1,072.16 is: 1,480.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.26 : 1,549.68 = 1,072.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.26/1,549.68 = 1,072.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.26x = 1,549.68 × 1,072.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.26x = 1,661,497.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,497.16/1,122.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,480.50

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