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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.36, 1,555.11 and 1,008.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.36, 1,555.11 and 1,008.13 is: 1,391.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.36 : 1,555.11 = 1,008.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.36/1,555.11 = 1,008.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.36x = 1,555.11 × 1,008.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.36x = 1,567,754.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567,754.07/1,126.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,391.87

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