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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.67, 1,549.90 and 809.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.67, 1,549.90 and 809.38 is: 1,115.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.67 : 1,549.90 = 809.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.67/1,549.90 = 809.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.67x = 1,549.90 × 809.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.67x = 1,254,461.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,461.01/1,124.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.40

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