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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.71, 1,553.19 and 846.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.71, 1,553.19 and 846.96 is: 1,167.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.71 : 1,553.19 = 846.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.71/1,553.19 = 846.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.71x = 1,553.19 × 846.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.71x = 1,315,489.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,489.80/1,126.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.55

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