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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.08, 1,554.20 and 860.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.08, 1,554.20 and 860.09 is: 1,187.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.08 : 1,554.20 = 860.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.08/1,554.20 = 860.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.08x = 1,554.20 × 860.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.08x = 1,336,739.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,739.81/1,126.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.07

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