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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.68, 1,553.16 and 877.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.68, 1,553.16 and 877.72 is: 1,209.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.68 : 1,553.16 = 877.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.68/1,553.16 = 877.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.68x = 1,553.16 × 877.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.68x = 1,363,239.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,239.60/1,126.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.96

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