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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.12, 1,681.21 and 1,027.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.12, 1,681.21 and 1,027.44 is: 1,537.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.12 : 1,681.21 = 1,027.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.12/1,681.21 = 1,027.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.12x = 1,681.21 × 1,027.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.12x = 1,727,342.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,342.40/1,123.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,537.99

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