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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,042.43, 6,063.60 and 1,120.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,042.43, 6,063.60 and 1,120.63 is: 1,680.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,042.43 : 6,063.60 = 1,120.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,042.43/6,063.60 = 1,120.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,042.43x = 6,063.60 × 1,120.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,042.43x = 6,795,021.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,795,021.75/4,042.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,680.93

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