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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.12, 1,771.44 and 1,122.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.12, 1,771.44 and 1,122.58 is: 1,683.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.12 : 1,771.44 = 1,122.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.12/1,771.44 = 1,122.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.12x = 1,771.44 × 1,122.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.12x = 1,988,583.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,988,583.12/1,181.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.64

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