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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.19, 1,681.54 and 938.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.19, 1,681.54 and 938.51 is: 1,405.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.19 : 1,681.54 = 938.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.19/1,681.54 = 938.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.19x = 1,681.54 × 938.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.19x = 1,578,131.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,131.35/1,123.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.05

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