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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.57, 1,552.89 and 794.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.57, 1,552.89 and 794.47 is: 1,095.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.57 : 1,552.89 = 794.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.57/1,552.89 = 794.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.57x = 1,552.89 × 794.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.57x = 1,233,724.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,724.52/1,126.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.12

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