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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.19, 1,554.75 and 843.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.19, 1,554.75 and 843.42 is: 1,163.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.19 : 1,554.75 = 843.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.19/1,554.75 = 843.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.19x = 1,554.75 × 843.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.19x = 1,311,307.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,307.25/1,127.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,163.34

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