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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.60, 1,551.70 and 731.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.60, 1,551.70 and 731.48 is: 1,009.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.60 : 1,551.70 = 731.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.60/1,551.70 = 731.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.60x = 1,551.70 × 731.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.60x = 1,135,037.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,135,037.52/1,124.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.28

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