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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.91, 1,682.61 and 711.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.91, 1,682.61 and 711.18 is: 1,065.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.91 : 1,682.61 = 711.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.91/1,682.61 = 711.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.91x = 1,682.61 × 711.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.91x = 1,196,638.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,638.58/1,122.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.66

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