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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.93, 1,546.43 and 1,119.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.93, 1,546.43 and 1,119.29 is: 1,541.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.93 : 1,546.43 = 1,119.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.93/1,546.43 = 1,119.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.93x = 1,546.43 × 1,119.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.93x = 1,730,890.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,730,890.31/1,122.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,541.41

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