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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.65, 1,685.48 and 1,122.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.65, 1,685.48 and 1,122.03 is: 1,683.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.65 : 1,685.48 = 1,122.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.65/1,685.48 = 1,122.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.65x = 1,685.48 × 1,122.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.65x = 1,891,159.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,159.12/1,123.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.05

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