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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.84, 1,870.77 and 1,121.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.84, 1,870.77 and 1,121.73 is: 1,546.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.84 : 1,870.77 = 1,121.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.84/1,870.77 = 1,121.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.84x = 1,870.77 × 1,121.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.84x = 2,098,498.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,098,498.83/1,356.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,546.61

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