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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.43, 1,555.18 and 772.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.43, 1,555.18 and 772.94 is: 1,067.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.43 : 1,555.18 = 772.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.43/1,555.18 = 772.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.43x = 1,555.18 × 772.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.43x = 1,202,060.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,060.83/1,126.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.14

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