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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.56, 1,689.60 and 834.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.56, 1,689.60 and 834.08 is: 1,248.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.56 : 1,689.60 = 834.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.56/1,689.60 = 834.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.56x = 1,689.60 × 834.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.56x = 1,409,261.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,261.57/1,128.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.73

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