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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.56, 1,534.24 and 797.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.56, 1,534.24 and 797.27 is: 1,099.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.56 : 1,534.24 = 797.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.56/1,534.24 = 797.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.56x = 1,534.24 × 797.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.56x = 1,223,193.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223,193.86/1,112.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,099.44

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