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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.17, 2,073.12 and 1,124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.17, 2,073.12 and 1,124.20 is: 1,687.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.17 : 2,073.12 = 1,124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.17/2,073.12 = 1,124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.17x = 2,073.12 × 1,124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.17x = 2,330,601.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,330,601.50/1,381.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.41

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