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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.74, 1,695.75 and 1,083.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.74, 1,695.75 and 1,083.06 is: 1,634.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.74 : 1,695.75 = 1,083.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.74/1,695.75 = 1,083.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.74x = 1,695.75 × 1,083.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.74x = 1,836,599.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,599.00/1,123.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,634.36

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