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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.23, 1,563.98 and 1,082.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.23, 1,563.98 and 1,082.23 is: 1,496.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.23 : 1,563.98 = 1,082.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.23/1,563.98 = 1,082.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.23x = 1,563.98 × 1,082.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.23x = 1,692,576.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,576.75/1,131.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,496.22

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