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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.56, 1,549.36 and 1,034.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.56, 1,549.36 and 1,034.72 is: 1,428.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.56 : 1,549.36 = 1,034.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.56/1,549.36 = 1,034.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.56x = 1,549.36 × 1,034.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.56x = 1,603,153.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,153.78/1,122.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,428.12

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