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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.91, 1,553.89 and 1,020.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.91, 1,553.89 and 1,020.12 is: 1,409.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.91 : 1,553.89 = 1,020.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.91/1,553.89 = 1,020.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.91x = 1,553.89 × 1,020.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.91x = 1,585,151.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,151.66/1,124.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,409.13

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