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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.60, 1,555.17 and 824.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.60, 1,555.17 and 824.24 is: 1,137.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.60 : 1,555.17 = 824.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.60/1,555.17 = 824.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.60x = 1,555.17 × 824.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.60x = 1,281,833.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,833.32/1,126.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,137.79

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