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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.38, 1,553.38 and 961.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.38, 1,553.38 and 961.22 is: 1,326.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.38 : 1,553.38 = 961.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.38/1,553.38 = 961.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.38x = 1,553.38 × 961.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.38x = 1,493,139.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,139.92/1,125.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,326.79

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