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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.84, 1,553.29 and 843.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.84, 1,553.29 and 843.14 is: 1,162.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.84 : 1,553.29 = 843.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.84/1,553.29 = 843.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.84x = 1,553.29 × 843.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.84x = 1,309,640.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,640.93/1,126.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.22

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