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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.67, 1,549.61 and 791.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.67, 1,549.61 and 791.17 is: 1,092.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.67 : 1,549.61 = 791.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.67/1,549.61 = 791.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.67x = 1,549.61 × 791.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.67x = 1,226,004.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,004.94/1,122.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.04

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