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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.56, 1,554.54 and 661.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.56, 1,554.54 and 661.08 is: 912.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.56 : 1,554.54 = 661.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.56/1,554.54 = 661.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.56x = 1,554.54 × 661.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.56x = 1,027,675.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,675.30/1,126.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.22

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