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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.26, 1,823.12 and 1,122.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.26, 1,823.12 and 1,122.90 is: 1,549.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.26 : 1,823.12 = 1,122.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.26/1,823.12 = 1,122.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.26x = 1,823.12 × 1,122.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.26x = 2,047,181.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,047,181.45/1,321.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.42

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