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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.46, 1,550.14 and 791.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.46, 1,550.14 and 791.85 is: 1,091.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.46 : 1,550.14 = 791.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.46/1,550.14 = 791.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.46x = 1,550.14 × 791.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.46x = 1,227,478.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,478.36/1,124.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.62

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