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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,127.92, 1,555.68 and 813.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,127.92, 1,555.68 and 813.64 is: 1,122.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,127.92 : 1,555.68 = 813.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,127.92/1,555.68 = 813.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,127.92x = 1,555.68 × 813.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,127.92x = 1,265,763.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,265,763.48/1,127.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.21

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