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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.06, 1,552.82 and 726.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.06, 1,552.82 and 726.44 is: 1,002.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.06 : 1,552.82 = 726.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.06/1,552.82 = 726.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.06x = 1,552.82 × 726.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.06x = 1,128,019.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,019.16/1,125.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.63

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