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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.20, 1,554.72 and 812.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.20, 1,554.72 and 812.92 is: 1,120.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.20 : 1,554.72 = 812.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.20/1,554.72 = 812.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.20x = 1,554.72 × 812.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.20x = 1,263,862.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263,862.98/1,128.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.25

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