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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.08, 1,553.98 and 621.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.08, 1,553.98 and 621.94 is: 858.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.08 : 1,553.98 = 621.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.08/1,553.98 = 621.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.08x = 1,553.98 × 621.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.08x = 966,482.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,482.32/1,126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.27

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