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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.16, 1,544.64 and 916.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.16, 1,544.64 and 916.80 is: 1,259.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.16 : 1,544.64 = 916.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.16/1,544.64 = 916.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.16x = 1,544.64 × 916.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.16x = 1,416,125.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,125.95/1,124.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,259.72

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