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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.48, 1,554.36 and 857.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.48, 1,554.36 and 857.05 is: 1,183.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.48 : 1,554.36 = 857.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.48/1,554.36 = 857.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.48x = 1,554.36 × 857.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.48x = 1,332,164.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332,164.24/1,125.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,183.64

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