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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,314.16, 1,811.64 and 1,126.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,314.16, 1,811.64 and 1,126.78 is: 1,553.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,314.16 : 1,811.64 = 1,126.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,314.16/1,811.64 = 1,126.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,314.16x = 1,811.64 × 1,126.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,314.16x = 2,041,319.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,319.72/1,314.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,553.33

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