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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.36, 1,556.42 and 814.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.36, 1,556.42 and 814.43 is: 1,123.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.36 : 1,556.42 = 814.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.36/1,556.42 = 814.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.36x = 1,556.42 × 814.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.36x = 1,267,590.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,267,590.58/1,128.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.40

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