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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.04, 1,551.12 and 792.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.04, 1,551.12 and 792.32 is: 1,094.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.04 : 1,551.12 = 792.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.04/1,551.12 = 792.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.04x = 1,551.12 × 792.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.04x = 1,228,983.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,983.40/1,123.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.34

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