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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.32, 1,552.92 and 731.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.32, 1,552.92 and 731.60 is: 1,009.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.32 : 1,552.92 = 731.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.32/1,552.92 = 731.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.32x = 1,552.92 × 731.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.32x = 1,136,116.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,116.27/1,125.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.59

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