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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.96, 1,561.68 and 856.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.96, 1,561.68 and 856.48 is: 1,180.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.96 : 1,561.68 = 856.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.96/1,561.68 = 856.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.96x = 1,561.68 × 856.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.96x = 1,337,547.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,547.69/1,132.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,180.58

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