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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.55, 1,552.52 and 811.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.55, 1,552.52 and 811.27 is: 1,118.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.55 : 1,552.52 = 811.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.55/1,552.52 = 811.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.55x = 1,552.52 × 811.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.55x = 1,259,512.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,512.90/1,126.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.03

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