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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.23, 1,679.24 and 1,002.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.23, 1,679.24 and 1,002.21 is: 1,495.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.23 : 1,679.24 = 1,002.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.23/1,679.24 = 1,002.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.23x = 1,679.24 × 1,002.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.23x = 1,682,946.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,946.11/1,125.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,495.65

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