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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.52, 1,549.20 and 807.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.52, 1,549.20 and 807.70 is: 1,114.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.52 : 1,549.20 = 807.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.52/1,549.20 = 807.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.52x = 1,549.20 × 807.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.52x = 1,251,288.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251,288.84/1,122.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.71

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