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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.69, 1,555.02 and 1,097.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.69, 1,555.02 and 1,097.08 is: 1,514.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.69 : 1,555.02 = 1,097.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.69/1,555.02 = 1,097.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.69x = 1,555.02 × 1,097.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.69x = 1,705,981.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,981.34/1,126.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,514.15

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