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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.61, 1,834.72 and 1,120.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.61, 1,834.72 and 1,120.47 is: 1,544.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.61 : 1,834.72 = 1,120.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.61/1,834.72 = 1,120.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.61x = 1,834.72 × 1,120.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.61x = 2,055,745.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,055,745.34/1,330.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,544.96

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