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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.14, 1,544.81 and 726.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.14, 1,544.81 and 726.75 is: 1,002.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.14 : 1,544.81 = 726.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.14/1,544.81 = 726.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.14x = 1,544.81 × 726.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.14x = 1,122,687.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122,687.03/1,120.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.27

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