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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.42, 1,680.60 and 731.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.42, 1,680.60 and 731.25 is: 1,094.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.42 : 1,680.60 = 731.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.42/1,680.60 = 731.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.42x = 1,680.60 × 731.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.42x = 1,228,938.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,938.75/1,122.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.90

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