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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.57, 1,552.11 and 937.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.57, 1,552.11 and 937.76 is: 1,294.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.57 : 1,552.11 = 937.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.57/1,552.11 = 937.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.57x = 1,552.11 × 937.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.57x = 1,455,498.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455,498.91/1,124.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.28

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