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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.42, 2,070.49 and 1,122.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.42, 2,070.49 and 1,122.45 is: 1,684.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.42 : 2,070.49 = 1,122.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.42/2,070.49 = 1,122.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.42x = 2,070.49 × 1,122.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.42x = 2,324,021.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,324,021.50/1,379.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,684.78

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