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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126, 1,554.51 and 876.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126, 1,554.51 and 876.75 is: 1,210.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126 : 1,554.51 = 876.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126/1,554.51 = 876.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126x = 1,554.51 × 876.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126x = 1,362,916.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,916.64/1,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,210.41

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