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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.52, 1,682.12 and 891.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.52, 1,682.12 and 891.24 is: 1,335.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.52 : 1,682.12 = 891.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.52/1,682.12 = 891.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.52x = 1,682.12 × 891.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.52x = 1,499,172.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,499,172.63/1,122.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.54

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