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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.92, 1,552.92 and 811.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.92, 1,552.92 and 811.64 is: 1,119.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.92 : 1,552.92 = 811.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.92/1,552.92 = 811.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.92x = 1,552.92 × 811.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.92x = 1,260,411.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,411.99/1,125.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,119.45

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