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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.29, 1,555.20 and 834.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.29, 1,555.20 and 834.69 is: 1,152.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.29 : 1,555.20 = 834.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.29/1,555.20 = 834.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.29x = 1,555.20 × 834.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.29x = 1,298,109.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,298,109.89/1,126.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,152.55

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