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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.16, 1,555.62 and 1,021.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.16, 1,555.62 and 1,021.37 is: 1,410.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.16 : 1,555.62 = 1,021.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.16/1,555.62 = 1,021.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.16x = 1,555.62 × 1,021.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.16x = 1,588,863.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,863.60/1,126.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.87

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