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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,496.01, 2,064.69 and 1,122.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,496.01, 2,064.69 and 1,122.38 is: 1,549.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,496.01 : 2,064.69 = 1,122.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,496.01/2,064.69 = 1,122.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,496.01x = 2,064.69 × 1,122.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,496.01x = 2,317,356.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,356.44/1,496.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,549.02

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