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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.47, 1,551.77 and 793.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.47, 1,551.77 and 793.47 is: 1,094.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.47 : 1,551.77 = 793.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.47/1,551.77 = 793.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.47x = 1,551.77 × 793.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.47x = 1,231,281.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,281.38/1,124.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.99

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