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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.92, 1,705.32 and 1,120.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.92, 1,705.32 and 1,120.92 is: 1,669.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.92 : 1,705.32 = 1,120.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.92/1,705.32 = 1,120.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.92x = 1,705.32 × 1,120.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.92x = 1,911,527.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,911,527.29/1,144.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,669.57

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