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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.16, 1,554.52 and 660.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.16, 1,554.52 and 660.80 is: 912.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.16 : 1,554.52 = 660.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.16/1,554.52 = 660.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.16x = 1,554.52 × 660.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.16x = 1,027,226.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,226.82/1,126.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.15

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