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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.41, 1,553.31 and 731.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.41, 1,553.31 and 731.75 is: 1,009.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.41 : 1,553.31 = 731.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.41/1,553.31 = 731.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.41x = 1,553.31 × 731.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.41x = 1,136,626.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,626.83/1,125.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.97

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