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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.32, 1,547.78 and 809.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.32, 1,547.78 and 809.66 is: 1,116.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.32 : 1,547.78 = 809.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.32/1,547.78 = 809.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.32x = 1,547.78 × 809.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.32x = 1,253,175.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,175.38/1,122.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.59

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