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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.31, 1,553.54 and 864.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.31, 1,553.54 and 864.57 is: 1,194.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.31 : 1,553.54 = 864.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.31/1,553.54 = 864.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.31x = 1,553.54 × 864.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.31x = 1,343,139.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,343,139.75/1,124.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.63

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