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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.54, 1,553.76 and 809.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.54, 1,553.76 and 809.18 is: 1,118.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.54 : 1,553.76 = 809.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.54/1,553.76 = 809.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.54x = 1,553.76 × 809.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.54x = 1,257,263.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257,263.75/1,124.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.03

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