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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.36, 1,548.90 and 912.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.36, 1,548.90 and 912.88 is: 1,258.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.36 : 1,548.90 = 912.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.36/1,548.90 = 912.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.36x = 1,548.90 × 912.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.36x = 1,413,959.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,959.83/1,123.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,258.69

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