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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.64, 2,118.96 and 1,125.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.64, 2,118.96 and 1,125.90 is: 1,688.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.64 : 2,118.96 = 1,125.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.64/2,118.96 = 1,125.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.64x = 2,118.96 × 1,125.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.64x = 2,385,737.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,385,737.06/1,412.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.85

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