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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.76, 1,834.56 and 1,126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.76, 1,834.56 and 1,126.56 is: 1,688.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.76 : 1,834.56 = 1,126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.76/1,834.56 = 1,126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.76x = 1,834.56 × 1,126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.76x = 2,066,741.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066,741.91/1,223.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,688.85

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