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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.22, 1,554.54 and 916.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.22, 1,554.54 and 916.23 is: 1,264.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.22 : 1,554.54 = 916.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.22/1,554.54 = 916.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.22x = 1,554.54 × 916.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.22x = 1,424,316.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,424,316.18/1,126.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,264.69

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