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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,200.04, 1,652.74 and 1,121.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,200.04, 1,652.74 and 1,121.96 is: 1,545.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,200.04 : 1,652.74 = 1,121.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,200.04/1,652.74 = 1,121.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,200.04x = 1,652.74 × 1,121.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,200.04x = 1,854,308.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,854,308.17/1,200.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,545.21

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