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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.31, 1,554.27 and 772.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.31, 1,554.27 and 772.22 is: 1,065.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.31 : 1,554.27 = 772.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.31/1,554.27 = 772.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.31x = 1,554.27 × 772.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.31x = 1,200,230.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,230.61/1,126.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.64

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