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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.12, 1,553.28 and 864

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.12, 1,553.28 and 864 is: 1,192.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.12 : 1,553.28 = 864 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.12/1,553.28 = 864/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.12x = 1,553.28 × 864
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.12x = 1,342,033.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342,033.92/1,125.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.79

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