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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.16, 1,545.24 and 727.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.16, 1,545.24 and 727.08 is: 1,002.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.16 : 1,545.24 = 727.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.16/1,545.24 = 727.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.16x = 1,545.24 × 727.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.16x = 1,123,513.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,513.10/1,120.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.99

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