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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.52, 1,872.30 and 1,123.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.52, 1,872.30 and 1,123.24 is: 1,550.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.52 : 1,872.30 = 1,123.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.52/1,872.30 = 1,123.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.52x = 1,872.30 × 1,123.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.52x = 2,103,042.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,103,042.25/1,356.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.32

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