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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.75, 1,687.21 and 1,059.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.75, 1,687.21 and 1,059.07 is: 1,591.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.75 : 1,687.21 = 1,059.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.75/1,687.21 = 1,059.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.75x = 1,687.21 × 1,059.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.75x = 1,786,873.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,873.49/1,122.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.52

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