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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.60, 1,552.65 and 726.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.60, 1,552.65 and 726.47 is: 1,002.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.60 : 1,552.65 = 726.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.60/1,552.65 = 726.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.60x = 1,552.65 × 726.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.60x = 1,127,953.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127,953.07/1,124.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.98

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