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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.69, 1,549.52 and 935.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.69, 1,549.52 and 935.88 is: 1,291.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.69 : 1,549.52 = 935.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.69/1,549.52 = 935.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.69x = 1,549.52 × 935.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.69x = 1,450,160.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,160.10/1,122.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.68

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