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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.12, 1,635.84 and 1,123.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.12, 1,635.84 and 1,123.20 is: 1,550.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.12 : 1,635.84 = 1,123.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.12/1,635.84 = 1,123.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.12x = 1,635.84 × 1,123.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.12x = 1,837,375.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,375.49/1,185.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.37

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