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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.11, 1,549.94 and 936.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.11, 1,549.94 and 936.29 is: 1,292.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.11 : 1,549.94 = 936.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.11/1,549.94 = 936.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.11x = 1,549.94 × 936.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.11x = 1,451,193.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,193.32/1,123.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.12

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