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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.27, 1,557.18 and 814.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.27, 1,557.18 and 814.59 is: 1,124.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.27 : 1,557.18 = 814.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.27/1,557.18 = 814.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.27x = 1,557.18 × 814.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.27x = 1,268,463.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,463.26/1,128.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.26

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