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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.74, 1,550.28 and 829.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.74, 1,550.28 and 829.54 is: 1,143.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.74 : 1,550.28 = 829.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.74/1,550.28 = 829.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.74x = 1,550.28 × 829.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.74x = 1,286,019.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,019.27/1,124.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.39

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