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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.95, 2,118.65 and 1,122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.95, 2,118.65 and 1,122.32 is: 1,682.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.95 : 2,118.65 = 1,122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.95/2,118.65 = 1,122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.95x = 2,118.65 × 1,122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.95x = 2,377,791.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,377,791.27/1,412.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.85

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