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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.15, 1,549.98 and 791.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.15, 1,549.98 and 791.68 is: 1,092.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.15 : 1,549.98 = 791.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.15/1,549.98 = 791.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.15x = 1,549.98 × 791.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.15x = 1,227,088.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,088.17/1,123.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.54

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