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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.10, 1,551 and 730.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.10, 1,551 and 730.98 is: 1,008.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.10 : 1,551 = 730.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.10/1,551 = 730.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.10x = 1,551 × 730.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.10x = 1,133,749.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,749.98/1,124.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.58

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