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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.24, 1,554.39 and 860.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.24, 1,554.39 and 860.24 is: 1,187.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.24 : 1,554.39 = 860.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.24/1,554.39 = 860.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.24x = 1,554.39 × 860.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.24x = 1,337,152.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,152.34/1,126.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.27

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