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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.80, 1,555.54 and 874.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.80, 1,555.54 and 874.16 is: 1,206.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.80 : 1,555.54 = 874.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.80/1,555.54 = 874.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.80x = 1,555.54 × 874.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.80x = 1,359,790.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,790.85/1,126.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.77

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