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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.72, 1,681.92 and 941.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.72, 1,681.92 and 941.28 is: 1,410.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.72 : 1,681.92 = 941.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.72/1,681.92 = 941.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.72x = 1,681.92 × 941.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.72x = 1,583,157.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,157.66/1,122.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.11

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