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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.65, 1,552.14 and 864.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.65, 1,552.14 and 864.90 is: 1,194.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.65 : 1,552.14 = 864.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.65/1,552.14 = 864.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.65x = 1,552.14 × 864.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.65x = 1,342,445.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,445.89/1,123.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.72

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