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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.56, 1,556.64 and 866.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.56, 1,556.64 and 866.82 is: 1,197.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.56 : 1,556.64 = 866.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.56/1,556.64 = 866.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.56x = 1,556.64 × 866.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.56x = 1,349,326.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,326.68/1,126.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.74

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