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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.51, 1,673.88 and 1,044.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.51, 1,673.88 and 1,044.60 is: 1,557.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.51 : 1,673.88 = 1,044.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.51/1,673.88 = 1,044.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.51x = 1,673.88 × 1,044.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.51x = 1,748,540.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,540.15/1,122.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,557.70

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