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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.28, 1,550.04 and 791.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.28, 1,550.04 and 791.56 is: 1,092.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.28 : 1,550.04 = 791.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.28/1,550.04 = 791.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.28x = 1,550.04 × 791.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.28x = 1,226,949.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,949.66/1,123.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,092.29

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