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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.08, 1,682.05 and 991.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.08, 1,682.05 and 991.69 is: 1,485.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.08 : 1,682.05 = 991.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.08/1,682.05 = 991.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.08x = 1,682.05 × 991.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.08x = 1,668,070.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,070.34/1,123.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,485.27

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