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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.72, 1,550.10 and 1,004.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.72, 1,550.10 and 1,004.32 is: 1,386.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.72 : 1,550.10 = 1,004.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.72/1,550.10 = 1,004.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.72x = 1,550.10 × 1,004.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.72x = 1,556,796.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,796.43/1,122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.63

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