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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.68, 1,553.64 and 816.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.68, 1,553.64 and 816.08 is: 1,126.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.68 : 1,553.64 = 816.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.68/1,553.64 = 816.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.68x = 1,553.64 × 816.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.68x = 1,267,894.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,894.53/1,125.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.34

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