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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.85, 1,553.99 and 814.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.85, 1,553.99 and 814.19 is: 1,122.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.85 : 1,553.99 = 814.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.85/1,553.99 = 814.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.85x = 1,553.99 × 814.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.85x = 1,265,231.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,231.28/1,126.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.81

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