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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.80, 1,821.31 and 1,123.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.80, 1,821.31 and 1,123.21 is: 1,546.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.80 : 1,821.31 = 1,123.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.80/1,821.31 = 1,123.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.80x = 1,821.31 × 1,123.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.80x = 2,045,718.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,718.79/1,322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.50

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