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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.32, 1,673.19 and 1,040.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.32, 1,673.19 and 1,040.31 is: 1,550.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.32 : 1,673.19 = 1,040.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.32/1,673.19 = 1,040.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.32x = 1,673.19 × 1,040.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.32x = 1,740,636.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,740,636.29/1,122.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.92

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